Maryland Natural Resources Section 4-602

      (a)      With due regard for distribution, abundance, economic value, and breeding habits of fish in nontidal waters, the Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to extend, restrict, or prohibit catching, possessing, purchasing, transporting, or exporting fish from nontidal waters.

      (b)      In addition to any other penalty provided in this title, any person convicted of violating any rule or regulation the Department adopts, shall be fined $5 for each fish illegally caught. If a person is convicted a second or subsequent time within the same 12-month period for a violation of the rules and regulations the Department adopts, he shall have his angler's license suspended for a period of 12 months from the date of the second or subsequent conviction.