Sec. 08.02.03.13. Commercial Harvest of Crabs from Finfish Gear

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A. Notwithstanding Regulations .01-.07 of this chapter, an individual licensed to harvest both crabs and finfish for commercial purposes may catch crabs from pound nets.

B. The harvest and possession of crabs from a pound net is:

(1) Prohibited on any day during which a licensee is otherwise prohibited from harvesting crabs as provided in Regulation .14 of this chapter;

(2) Restricted to the seasons and times provided in Regulations .11 and .12 of this chapter;

(3) Restricted by the size limits provided in Regulation .14 of this chapter;

(4) Restricted to a maximum of 2 bushels of male crabs per licensee per day; and

(5) Restricted to the daily maximum number of female crabs allowed by the individualâs license type.

C. Notwithstanding COMAR 08.02.25.04, a licensee may only harvest or possess crabs from a pound net or combination of pound nets registered in the licenseeâs name.

                    
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