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§ 10-601. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural Resources

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 10. Wildlife (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Wild Waterfowl (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-601
§ 10-601. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Boat
(b) “Boat” includes any raft, canoe, floating blind, skiff, or other floating device.
Offshore
(c) “Offshore” means any place on waters of the State below the mean high tide mark on tidal waters or below the mean high water mark on nontidal waters.
Offshore blind site
(d) “Offshore blind site” means a specific location in the water where a person may hunt wild waterfowl from a boat that is tied to or anchored at a stake which has been licensed pursuant to this subtitle.
Offshore stationary blind
(e) “Offshore stationary blind” means an offshore structure built on pilings or stakes that has been licensed pursuant to this subtitle and used for hunting wild waterfowl.
Waterfowl safety zone
(f) “Waterfowl safety zone” means:
(1) An area 150 yards from any occupied dwelling; or
(2) A section of shoreline not exceeding 250 yards in length owned by a federal or State unit.

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Added by Acts 1999, c. 703, § 2, eff. May 1, 2000.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-601, MD NAT RES § 10-601
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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