(a) There is a commercial northern snakehead license. (b) (1) The license authorizes the holder to catch for sale northern snakeheads in the tidal waters of the State using: (i) A bow and arrow attached to a retrieval line; or (ii) Hook and line. (2) A licensee may not fish with a bow and arrow under the license within 100 yards of: (i) Another person or vessel; (ii) A public or private swimming area; (iii) A diver down flag; or (iv) An occupied offshore stationary blind. (c) An applicant for a license does not need to hold a tidal fish license under § 4–701 of this subtitle to be eligible for the license. (d) A person who wishes to obtain a license shall complete and submit an application for the license to the Department or any person designated by the Department. (e) The term of the license is 1 year from September 1 through August 31 of the following year. (f) The annual license fee is $15. (g) A licensee may not transfer a license issued under this section. (h) A licensee who fishes for northern snakehead under the license shall possess the license.
Maryland Legal Code