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§ 4-103. Residents’ right to fish

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: October 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 4. Fish and Fisheries (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. In General (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2021
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 4-103
§ 4-103. Residents’ right to fish
Currentness
Legislative findings
(a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) Fishing is a valued part of the State's cultural and social heritage that provides unique recreational benefits to residents of the State; and
(2) Fishing plays an important part in the State's economy by contributing to tax revenues and employment and supports the conservation, preservation, and management of the State's fisheries, natural areas, and water resources.
In general
(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that residents of the State have a right to fish subject to regulations and restrictions under laws that the General Assembly enacts.

Credits

Added by Acts 2021, c. 295, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021; Acts 2021, c. 296, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 4-103, MD NAT RES § 4-103
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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