DCAR XVIII NATURAL RESOURCES FINE SCHEDULE The prepayable fine amounts listed below are to be utilized by all law enforcement officers and District Court Commissioners when issuing charging documents in the District Court which charge a violation of any of the provisions of the Natural Resources laws listed below. The fine listed below is mandatory and cannot be altered by the officer or a commissioner. If no prepayable fine amount is listed for a statutory or regulatory section, the charging document must require the defendant to appear. If a violator is charged with a second or subsequent violation, the charging document shall require the defendant to appear. Court costs are included in the prepayable fine amount listed below, but not in the maximum penalty amount. This schedule is effective October 1, 2008.
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION Because most of these violations are not petty offenses, charging document shall be by a statement of charges to be served by summons or warrant. For sections that have a fine of $500 or less and/or incarceration of 3 months or less, charging document may be citation. (For CR violations the wording of the charging document should be copied from Part II of the Commissioner=s Manual.) Operation of Boat in a Reckless Manner Sale of Fox, Skunk, etc.
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
Criminal Law Articles Note:
NR § 8-738.1 CR § 10-621
Must Appear Must Appear
200 and/or 30 days 1000 individual 10000 non-individual 100 and/or 4 years 25000 and/or 5 years 500 and/or 90 days 500 and/or 90 days
CR § 7-203 CR § 10-110 CR § 6-402 CR § 6-404 (Private) and CR § 6-405 (public)
Unauthorized Operation of Boat Littering Trespass on Posted Property Operating an Off-Road Vehicle on Private/Public Property Without Permission
Must Appear Must Appear Must Appear Must Appear
1
OFFENSE CODE CR § 6-406 CR § 6-407
DESCRIPTION Trespass on Cultivated Land Trespass on Racetrack Stable After Being Told They Are Not Allowed Trespass for the Purposes of Invading Privacy
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT Must Appear Must Appear Must Appear
MAXIMUM PENALTY 500 and/or 90 days
500 and/or 90 days 500 and/or 90 days
CR § 6-408
TITLE 5 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUBMERGED AND TERRESTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL HISTORIC RESOURCES
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
Article 83B Note:
For sections that have a fine of $500 or less and/or incarceration of 3 months or less, charging document may be citation. Excavate, Destroy, Injure or Disturb Submerged State Controlled Archaeological Historic Property Without Permit Excavate, Appropriate, Injure or Destroy Terrestrial Archaeological Site Without Permit Excavate, Remove, Destroy, Injure or Deface Burial Grounds, Etc., or Archaeological Site Found in a Cave Failure to Report Submerged Archeological Historic Property to State Underwater Archeologist Within 14 Days Collecting More Than 5 Artifacts / Artifacts Larger Than 12" By 2" / Artifacts Weighing More Than 25 Pounds Fail to Furnish Maryland Historical Trust With List of Artifacts Collected Within 30 Days Must Appear 1000 and/or 30 days Commercial - 10000 and/or 1 year 1000 and/or 30 days Commercial - 10000 and/or 1 year 1000 and/or 30 days Commercial - 10000 and/or 1 year 1000 and/or 30 days Commercial - 10000 and/or 1 year 1000 and/or 30 days Commercial - 10000 and/or 1 year 1000 and/or 30 days Commercial - 10000 and/or 1 year
5-620
5-625
Must Appear
5-628(a)
Must Appear
05.08.03.01A(4)
Must Appear
05.08.03.03B
Must Appear
05.08.03.03D
Must Appear
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NATURAL RESOURCES ARTICLE TITLE 1 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OFFENSE CODE DESCRIPTION PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 100.00 Must Appear Must Appear 500 and/or 3 months 500 and/or 3 months MAXIMUM PENALTY
1-205 1-206 1-207
Failure to Appear Failure to Comply with Lawful Police Order Impersonating An Officer
TITLE 4 FISH AND FISHERIES NOTE: NR 4-205.1(I) ALLOWS FOR THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PENALTIES (ABOVE THOSE LISTED IN THE MAXIMUM PENALTY COLUMN) FOR A VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF TITLE 4 OR REGULATIONS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO TITLE 4 CONCERNING AQUATIC NUISANCE ORGANISMS: UPON CONVICTION A PERSON IS SUBJECT TO IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 30 DAYS OR A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $2500. NOTE: NR 4-1201(d) allows for the following additional penalties (above those listed in the Maximum Penalty column) for a violation of any provision of Title 4 or regulations adopted pursuant to Title 4 concerning the taking of or creel limits for striped bass (rockfish): 1st offense 2nd offense 3rd offense $1500 per fish $2500 per fish and revocation of fishing license for one to two years $2500 per fish and revocation of fishing license for two to five years
NOTE: NR 4-1201(F) ALLOWS FOR THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PENALTIES (ABOVE THOSE LISTED IN THE MAXIMUM PENALTY COLUMN) FOR A VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF TITLE 4 OR REGULATIONS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO TITLE 4 CONCERNING THE TAKING OF OYSTERS FROM A DESIGNATED OYSTER SANCTUARY OR OYSTER RESERVE: A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $3000 AND IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF THE PERSON'S TIDAL FISH LICENSE FOR A PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN SIX MONTHS BUT NOT MORE THAN ONE YEAR. NOTE: NR 4-1207 allows for an addition to any other penalty or fine provided in this title, any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under the authority of this title may have the license under which the person operated in the commission of the violations suspended or revoked by the court. @ INTERFERENCE WITH ABATEMENT OF STATE OF NUISANCE Failure of Packer to Keep Records/Make Reports 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-205.1(h) 4-206(b)
450.00 450.00
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 250.00 250.00 250.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
4-210 4-210.1 4-210.2
Unlicensed Commercial Fishing Guide (Tidal) Unlicensed Commercial Fishing Guide (Non-Tidal) PROVISIONAL CHARTER PERMIT AND LICENSES REQUIREMENTS Taxidermist and Fur Tanning License Required
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-211
95.00 and 5.00 per specimen
1st/500 and 5.00 per specimen possessed; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year and 5.00 per specimen possessed 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1,000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 300 and/or 3 years Injunctive Relief Available 300 and/or 3 years 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-2A-03 4-2A-05 4-410 4-501 4-502
Possession of Fish in Need of Conservation Possession of Endangered Fish Species Without a Permit Trespassing on Fish Refuges Obstruction to Passage of Fish Failure to Maintain Fish Ladder
250.00 500.00 125.00 250.00 Must Appear
4-503 4-504 4-505 4-506 4-506.1(a)(1)
Dynamiting Streams Threshing Streams Removing Fish, Nets or Gear of Another Interference With Fishing Nets and Stakes Intentional Interference With Lawful Taking of Fish or Other Marine Life Intentionally Harass/Drive/Disturb any Fish for the Purpose of Disrupting Lawful Fishing Activity
Must Appear 95.00 250.00 125.00 125.00
4-506.1(a)(2)
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
4-506.1(a)(3)
Intentionally Block/Impede/Harass/Disturb a Person Lawfully Fishing Intentionally Deny Passage by Creating/Erecting Barriers on Public/Private Property Without Landowners Permission to Areas Where a Lawful Fishing Activity is Permitted Intentionally Hinder Lawful Fishing Activity by Placing Obstacles/Objects in State Waters Obstruction to Fishery Vessels Passing Through Nets
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-506.1(a)(4)
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-506.1(a)(5)
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-507 4-508
125.00 Must Appear
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year Actual Damages Suffered Plus Court Costs 1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-509 4-511 4-512 4-514
Use of Electronic and Electrical Devices Interference with State Buoys, Markers or Monuments Fishing Near Occupied Waterfowl Blind Interference With Fishing Equipment by Boat
Must Appear 450.00 95.00 125.00
SUBTITLE 6 FISHING IN NON-TIDAL WATERS
NOTE: See beginning of Title 4 violations for additional maximum penalties for violations involving striped bass. 55.00 105.00 125.00 35.00 125.00 55.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-604(c) 4-604(c) 4-604(f) 4-610 4-611 4-614
Fishing Without an Angler's License (Resident) Fishing Without an Angler's License (Non-Resident) Angler's License Application Violations Duty to Possess and Show License Angler's License Agent Violations Failure to Obtain Trout Stamp (Resident)
5
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
4-614 4-615 4-617 4-618 4-619 4-620 SUBTITLE 7 FISH 4-701(b)(4) 4-701(e)(2) 4-701(l) 4-702 4-704(a) 4-704.1 4-708
Failure to Obtain Trout Stamp (Non-Resident) Night Fishing in Trout Streams Restrictions on Fishing in Non-Tidal Waters Use of Nets by Non-Residents Use of Certain Equipment - Prohibited Use of Certain Equipment - Exceptions
105.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
NOTE: See beginning of Title 4 violations for additional maximum penalties for violations involving striped bass. Failure to Obtain a Tidal Fish License for Commercial Activity Failure to Pay Oyster Surcharge Failure to Have Tidal Fish License Available for Inspection Buy/Sell or Transport Fish Without a License Fishing Without a Finfish License Catching Striped Bass Without a License Operation When License Suspended or Revoked 250.00 320.00 55.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 320.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
Prohibited Methods of Fishing: See beginning of Title 4 violations for additional maximum penalties for violations involving striped bass. 4-710(a) 4-710(a) Gig/Gig Iron Purse Net, Beam Trawl, Otter Trawl, Trammel Net, Troll Net, Drag Net 250.00 Must Appear 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1000 and/or 1 year
6
OFFENSE CODE 4-710(b)
DESCRIPTION Using Trawl Nets Within One Mile of Maryland Coast
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT Must Appear
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1000 and/or 1 year
4-710(c)(1) 4-710(c)(2) 4-710(c)(3) 4-710(d) 4-710(e)(1) 4-710(e)(2) 4-710(f) 4-710(h) 4-710(i) 4-711(a)-(d), (f) 4-711(e) 4-711(g) 4-711(h) 4-713 4-714(a)-(d) 4-714(e) 4-715 to 4-719, 4-721 to 4-723
Minimum Size of Mesh Minimum Size of Twine Maximum Size of Gill Net Mesh Unlawful Use of Monofilament Nets, Cast and Throw Nets Unlawful Use of Anchored Gill Nets, Fykes, Hoops Anchor Net Within 1200 ft. of Pound or Stake Net Haul Seine Restrictions Obstructing Drift Net Fishing Multiple Hooks Illegal Setting of Pound and Stake Nets Marking of Nets Stake Projection Requirements Allowing Stakes to Remain in Water After Notice Illegal Use of Haul Seine Fishing Restrictions in Anne Arundel County Fishing Restrictions in Anne Arundel County (Haul Seines) Fishing Restrictions in Baltimore, Caroline, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Harford, Kent and St. Mary's Counties
450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 500.00 95.00 250.00 55.00 250.00 500.00 250.00 450.00 500.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1000 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 2500 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
7
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
4-720
Fishing Restrictions in Cecil and Harford Counties
1000
4-724 4-725, 4-727 to 4-730
Fishing Restrictions in Somerset County Fishing Restrictions in Talbot, Worcester Counties, Chesapeake Bay, Choptank and Patuxent Rivers Selling Striped Bass Without a License Possession of Fish Whose Size or Weight Cannot Be Determined Sizes of Fish Black Bass, Largemouth and Smallmouth
125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-731 4-733 4-734(a)(1)
Must Appear 250.00 1-3 fish: 100 4-10 fish: 50 per fish 11+ fish: must appear
1000 and/or 6 months 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-734(a)
Size of Catfish
1-3 fish: 100 4-10 fish: 50 per fish 11+ fish: must appear
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-735
Fishing Restrictions Concerning Chain Pickerel
1-3 fish: 100 4-10 fish: 50 per fish 11+ fish: must appear 125.00 125.00 1-3 fish: 100 4-10 fish: 50 per fish 11+ fish: must appear 95.00 55.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-736 4-738
Fishing Restrictions Concerning Eels in Tidal Waters of State Snapping Turtles
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-740
Wall-Eyed Pike
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-741 4-745(a)
Domestic Animal on Shellfish Vessel Fishing Without Sport Fishing License (Resident)
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
4-745(a) SUBTITLE 8 CRABS 4-804(a) 4-807 4-809
Fishing Without Sport Fishing License (Non-Resident)
105.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
Crabbing Without a License: Commercial Crabbers Packing and Shipping Crabs Without a License Soft Crab Bycatch
250.00 250.00 95.00 and 10.00 per crab up to a Maximum of 500.00 per citation 125.00 plus 10.00 per pot up to maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-814
Restrictions on Number of Crab Pots - Commercial
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-815
Prohibition on Use of Bank Traps and Channel Pounds in St. Mary=s County
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
SUBTITLE 9 LOBSTER, TERRAPIN AND CONCH
4-902 4-902 4-902 4-906
Taking Terrapin Illegally First Offense Second Offense Taking Conch Without a License 250.00 Must Appear 125.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
SUBTITLE 10 OYSTERS AND CLAMS 4-1004(a) Taking Oysters or Clams Without a License: Commercial 450.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
4-1006(b)
Catching Oysters or Clams in Polluted Areas
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-1006(b) 4-1006(b) 4-1006.1
Less than 150 feet over pollution line 150 feet or more over pollution line Operating a Hydraulic Clam Dredge in a Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Bed and Closed Areas Shellfish Buying Station Violations Time For Taking Oysters Tonging Season Dredging Season Landing/Selling of Oysters in Excess of Daily Limit
450.00 Must Appear 250.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-1007 4-1008(a) 4-1008(b) 4-1008(c) 4-1009(c)
125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 90.00 per bushel up to maximum total of 500.00 per citation 95.00 450.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-1009.1 4-1011 4-1012(a) 4-1012(b) 4-1013 (a) 4-1013(b)
Size Limit in Harvest Reserve Patent and Hand Tonging in Certain County Waters Dredging in Chesapeake Bay Dredging in County Waters Dredging Restrictions Failure to have license Dredging Restrictions Failure to Properly Display Dredge Boat Numbers Dredging Restrictions Dredging by use of Auxiliary Boat on NonDesignated Day
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-1013(c)
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
4-1013 (d)
Dredging Restrictions - Lease
$3000.00
4-1013(c),(e) 4-1015(b) 4-1015(b) 4-1015(b) 4-1015(b) 4-1015(b) 4-1015(b) 4-1015.1(a) 4-1015.1(a) 4-1015.1(a) 4-1015.1(a) 4-1015.1(a) 4-1015.1(a) 4-1015.1(b)
Dredging Restrictions Possession of Unculled Oysters (Tonged/Scooped/Raked/Dredged): 6-9% per Bushel 10-14% per Bushel 15-30% per Bushel 31-50% per Bushel 50% and Over per Bushel Possession of Unculled Oysters (Diving Apparatus): 6-9% per Bushel 10-14% per Bushel 15-30% per Bushel 31-50% per Bushel 50% and Over per Bushel Oyster Bushel Limits for Divers
320.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
155.00 250.00 350.00 450.00 450.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
155.00 250.00 350.00 450.00 450.00 125.00 and 30.00 per bushel over the limit up to maximum total of 500.00 per citation 125.00 95.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-1017 4-1018(a)
Oyster Dealers Oyster Measures
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 95.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-1019
Reporting of buyers or sellers of oyster shells
4-1020 4-1021 4-1021.1(b)(2)
Oyster Taxes Dredging in Pocomoke & Tangier - Hard-Shell Clams Harvesting Hard-Shell Clams with Patent Tongs Between Sunset and Sunrise or on Sunday in Somerset County Harvesting Hard-Shell Clams with Patent Tongs During Closed Season Shinnecock Rakes Clam Taxes Landing Clam Catches Possession of Undersized Hard-Shell Clams: 11-14 in Possession 15-20 in Possession 21-30 in Possession 31-40 in Possession 41-50 in Possession Over 50 in Possession Soft-Shell Clams, Generally Severance Tax
Must Appear 125.00 125.00
Variable 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-1021.1(b)(3)
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-1022 4-1028 4-1030 4-1031 4-1031 4-1031 4-1031 4-1031 4-1031 4-1031 4-1033 4-1035
125.00 Must Appear 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year Variable 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
90.00 170.00 210.00 310.00 410.00 450.00 125.00 Must Appear
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year Variable
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
4-1036 4-1037 4-1037(1) 4-1037(1) 4-1037(1) 4-1037 (2) 4-1037 (3) 4-1037 (4)
Illegal Sale of Soft-Shell Clams Soft-Shell Clam Dredge Restrictions: Within 150 ft. of Natural Oyster Bar or Leased Area On Natural Oyster Bar On leased area Within 1000 ft. of Occupied Duck Blind Within 50 ft. of Pier Within 300 ft. (or 1000 ft. During Specified Periods) of Private Bathing Beach Within 50 ft. of Shore in Certain Counties or Within 300 ft. in Certain Counties or Within 150 ft. in Other Counties Prohibited Areas Dorchester County Restrictions on Catching Soft-Shell Clams Clam Dredges in Restricted Areas (Soft-Shell) Oysters Aboard a Clam Boat (Soft-Shell) Catching Surf Clams Without License Marking of Leased Lands Oystering on Leased Bottom by Lessee Prohibited Act on Leased Oyster Bottom
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
250.00 450.00 450.00 250.00 250.00 250.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year $3000.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-1037 (5)
250.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
4-1037 (6) 4-1038 4-1040(a) 4-1040(b) 4-1041 4-11A-10 4-11A-13 4-11A-15
250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 Must Appear*
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year As in Theft Statute
13
OFFENSE CODE 4-11A-19 4-11A-20 4-11A-21 4-11A-22
DESCRIPTION Live Bait Dealer in Frederick, Montgomery and Washington Counties Private Owned Artificial Ponds or Lakes Permit to Breed, Propagate, and Sell Fish Trespass to Fish in Privately Owned Ponds
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 95.00 95.00 95.00 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
* '4-11A-15(a) violations must be brought by the State's Attorney under Art. 27, '342 Theft.
TITLE 5 FOREST AND PARKS 5-103(b) 5-103(c)(1) 5-103(c)(3) 5-103(f) 5-406 5-407(a) 5-412 5-417 5-423 5-608(a) 5-703 Excess Cutting on State Funded Project Failure to Locate Reforestation Site Failure to Pay into Reforestation Fund Clearing on Forest Lands before Consultation Removing or Trimming Roadside Tree Without a Permit Placing Advertisements Without Consent Bill of Sale While Transporting Operating a Tree Expert Business Without a License False Advertising or Soliciting an Unlicensed Tree Expert Business Operating a Forest Product Business Without a License Destruction of Posted Signs Relating to Forest Fire and Trespass Laws Malicious Setting of Fire to the Property of Another 250.00 250.00 250.00 125.00 250.00 75.00 55.00 320.00 250.00 125.00 125.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
5-704(a)
Must Appear
2000 and/or 5 years
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00 125.00 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
5-704(b) 5-704(c) 5-720(b) TITLE 8 WATERS
Negligently Setting Fire to the Property of Another Failure to Report or Extinguish an Uncontrolled Forest or Brush Fire Open Air Burning During Ban
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
SUBTITLE 7 STATE BOAT ACT 8-710(a) 8-711(a) 8-711(b) 8-712(b) 8-712(d) 8-712.1 8-712.2(d) Manufacturer or Dealer Doing Business Without License Failure to Affix Hull Identification Destruction, Removal or Alteration of Hull Identification Failure to Obtain Annual Certificate of Number Failure to have Certificate of Number Available for Inspection Operation Without Validation Sticker Failure to Obtain, Possess or Show Certificate of Boating Safety Education Renting/Offering For Rent an Unseaworthy/Improperly Equipped Class A Vessel 250.00 85.00 125.00 55.00 35.00 55.00 25.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/25; 2nd/500
8-712.3(b)(1)
120.00 per vessel up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
8-712.3(b)(2)
Failure of Livery Vessel Owner/Agent to Possess Boating Safety Certificate Operation of Unnumbered Vessel Failure to Obtain Owner's Certificate of Title Vessel Tax Violations
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
8-713 8-715 8-716.1(g)
85.00 85.00 Must Appear
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 5,000 and/or 5 years
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DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 250.00 320.00 55.00 85.00 85.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
8-718(b) 8-722(d) 8-724(b) 8-725(b) 8-725(c)(2)
Transfer of Vessel Without Certificate of Origin Obtaining Title Through Fraudulent Means Boating Accident Reports Skiing Without an Observer or After Dark Failure to Wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) While Being Towed Behind a Vessel Abandoning or Casting Adrift Vessels
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
8-725.1
Must Appear
1st/1000 and/or 6 months 2nd/2000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 30 days 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 30 days 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 500 500 1st/1000 and/or 1 year 2nd/1000 and/or 2 years 500 500 1st/1000 and/or 1 year 2nd/2000 and/or 2 years 3rd/3000 and/or 3 years 1st/500 and/or 2 months 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
8-725.3 8-725.4 8-726 8-727(c) 8-727(d) 8-727(e)
Violating Severn River Speed Limit Violating Vessel Noise Limits Throwing Litter on Waterway Use of Emergency Lights Heeding Emergency Lights Eluding Officer
85.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 Must Appear
8-727.1(b) 8-727.1(c) 8-738(a)(1)
Use of Emergency Lights Heeding Emergency Lights Operation While Under the Influence of Alcohol
125.00 125.00 Must Appear
8-738(a)(2)-(4)
Operation While Impaired by Alcohol and/or Drugs
Must Appear
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DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
Subtitle7, Section 741 Note:
Penalty for NR 8-741, Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) is a Civil Penalty. When a citation is used as the charging document, only the Uniform Municipal Infraction/Civil Citation (DC 28) shall be used. Having Installed Head that Is Not Type I, II, III MSD Having Installed Type I or II MSD Without Certification Label Failure to Block Overboard Discharge Lines or AY Valve@ Leasing a Vessel that Does Not Comply or Improper Lease Agreement Failure to Wear PFD, Child Under Age 7, Vessels Under 21 Feet 125.00 85.00 85.00 85.00 2000 Civil Penalty 2000 Civil Penalty 2000 Civil Penalty 2000 Civil Penalty
8-741(b) 8-741(c) 8-741(d) 8-741(e)
8-743(b)(1)
85.00
1st/500 2nd/1000 and/or 1 yr. 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
8-743(b)(2)
Failure to wear approved PFD for Child under 4
85.00
REGULATIONS BY AUTHORITY OF 8-704: SEE REGULATIONS SCHEDULE TITLE 10 WILDLIFE* NOTE: NR 10-1108 allows, in addition to any other authorized penalty, for the suspension of a violator=s hunting license for up to five years for any violations of Title 10 or regulations adopted under Title 10. NOTE: NR 10-1107 allows, in addition to any other authorized penalty, for a violator of any provision of Title 10 to be required to pay restitution for the resource value of any wildlife injured of killed as a result of their actions. SUBTITLE 3 HUNTING LICENSES 10-301(a) 10-301(f)(1)(i) 10-301.1 Failure to Obtain Hunting License Failure to Obtain Bow and Arrow / Black Powder Stamp Hunter Safety Certificate 300.00 300.00 250.00 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500 and hunting privileges revoked for up to one year
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DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year and hunting privileges revoked for up to one year
10-302
Sale of License
250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-306 10-308.1(a) 10-309 (b)
Duty to Possess and Exhibit License Failure to Obtain Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Master Hunting Guide License violation
80.00 250.00 450.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-310
False Statement to Obtain Hunting License
400.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
SUBTITLE 4 HUNTING RESTRICTIONS 10-401 10-402 10-403(a) 10-403(b) 10-404(b) 10-404(c) 10-404(d) 10-404(e) 10-404(g) 10-406
NOTE: See beginning of Title 10 for additional maximum penalties. 450.00 Hunting, Selling, Possessing Wild Birds 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year Taking Nest and Eggs - Wild or Migratory Birds Hunting Waterfowl During Closed Season Exceeding Daily Bag Limit of Migratory Waterfowl Failure to Maintain Records on Venison Hunting, Possessing Game Birds or Mammals During Closed Season Importing Game Birds or Mammals Selling Game Birds or Mammals Buying Game Birds or Mammals Open Seasons, Fur Bearers 450.00 300.00 450.00 125.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 450.00 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 250.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
10-408.1
Certain Traps Near Residences RESTRICTIONS ON HUNTING WILDLIFE
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-410(a)
Hunting Wildlife on Sundays
450.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-410(b) 10-410(c)(1) 10-410(c)(1) 10-410(d) 10-410(e)(1) 10-410(f) 10-410(g) 10-410(i) 10-410(k) 10-410(o) 10-410(p)(2)(i)
Nighttime Hunting Loaded Weapon in Vehicle Hunting From Vehicles Hunting From Off-Road Vehicles (ORV's) Spotlighting Shooting On, From, or Across a Roadway Hunting Within Safety Zone Hunting While Intoxicated or Under Influence Trapping, Netting or Snaring Without Written Permission Setting Steel Jaw Leg hold Trap on Land in Prohibited Counties Snare Traps - Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties Hunting on Private Lands Without Written Permission Hunting on Private Lands Without Written Permission Harford County Only Distribution of Feed to Hunt Game Birds
450.00 250.00 450.00 250.00 125.00 250.00 450.00 Must Appear 250.00 250.00 450.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-411(a) 10-411(d)
450.00 200.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 250.00
10-412
500.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000
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DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 250.00 250.00 320.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
10-413 10-414 10-415 10-416 10-416(a) 10-416(b) 10-416(c)
Restrictions - Dogs Hunting - Raccoon and Opossum Hunting - Deer Hunting Deer - Prohibited Methods Automatic Firearms or Prohibited bullets Hunting Deer with the use of Dogs Hunting Deer with Spotlights
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
250.00 250.00 Must Appear
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 2000 and/or 6 months Hunting License Revoked for 2 to 5 years 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-417 10-418 10-420.1 10-421 10-422(b) 10-424 10-425(a) 10-425(d) 10-425(e) 10-425(f)
Export Game Birds and Mammals Failure of Hunter to Wear Orange Hunting Deer with Certain Handguns Hunting Other Animal on First Day of Deer Season Interfering with Hunters Negligent Hunting Operating a Waterfowl Processing Operation Without a License Custody of Wild Waterfowl Without Proper Tagging Failure to Keep Proper Records Failure to Submit Records to the Department
500.00 200.00 250.00 250.00 320.00 Must Appear 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00
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OFFENSE CODE 10-425(g)
DESCRIPTION Failure to Permit Inspection of Operation and Records
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 250.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
SUBTITLE 5 RESTRICTIONS FOR SPECIES HUNTED FOR FUR NOTE: See beginning of Title 10 for additional maximum penalties. NOTE: NR 10-513 Additional mandatory penalty for Title 10, Subtitle 5 convictions: 5.00 per wild bird/quadruped or any part mounted or possessed for mounting. 10-502 Non-Resident Trapping License 420.00 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-503 10-504 10-505
Non-Resident Trapping - Beaver and Otter Prohibited Restrictions - Beaver, Otter and Muskrat Taking Transportation, Possession and Sale of Furs
250.00 250.00 250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500 and up to 5 year revocation of fur dealer or taxidermist license 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year and up to 5 year revocation of fur dealer or taxidermist license 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-506 10-507 10-508 10-509 10-510 10-511 10-512
Fur Dealers License Fur Dealers License (Failure to Report) Fur Dealers License (Display of License; Inspection of Records) Fur Shipping Tags Fur Shipping Tags (Mutilation of) Receiving Unmarked Furs Taxidermist and Fur Tanners License
420.00 250.00 80.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 420.00
SUBTITLE 6 WILD WATERFOWL 10-602
NOTE: See beginning of Title 10 for additional maximum penalties.
Wild Waterfowl, Hunting Prohibitions:
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OFFENSE CODE 10-602(b) 10-602(c) 10-602(d) 10-602(e) 10-602(f) 10-602(g) 10-602(h) 10-603 10-603(a) 10-603(b) 10-603(c) 10-603(d) 10-604 10-604(a)
DESCRIPTION Nighttime Hunting Shooting Waterfowl Resting on Land and Water Hunting Locations Exceeding 10' Above Ground Firearms and Ammunition Restrictions Weapons for Hunting Waterfowl Hunting Waterfowl With Crossbow Hunting Waterfowl With Live Decoys Hunting From Powered Boats Disturbing Waterfowl From a Boat Use of Floating Device Towed by Power Boat Use of Sink box or Similar Device Hunting Wild Waterfowl From a Boat Under Power of Sail Hunting While Standing in Water on the Natural Bottom Hunting Wild Waterfowl While Standing in Water on the Natural Bottom in Prohibited Area Hunting Within 250 Yards of Offshore Stationary Blind, Blind Site or Another Hunter Hunting Within 800 Yards of Shore Hunting While Standing On Privately Owned Bottom Without Written Permission
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 300.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 500.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
500.00 250.00 250.00 500.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-604(c)
250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-604(d) 10-604(e)
250.00 450.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE 10-604(f)
DESCRIPTION Non-Resident Hunting Wild Waterfowl Standing Natural Bottom Under Certain Conditions Hunting From Boat that is Drifting or Being Sculled Hunting Wild Waterfowl From Drifting/Sculled Boat in a Prohibited Area Hunting From Drifting/Sculled Boat Within 250 Yards of Offshore Blind, Blind Site or Another Hunter Hunting From Drifting/Sculled Boat Within 800 Yards of Shore Non-Resident Hunting Wild Waterfowl From Drifting/Sculled Boat Under Certain Conditions Hunting From an Anchored Boat Hunting Wild Waterfowl From An Anchored Boat in Prohibited Area Hunting From An Anchored Boat Within 250 Yards of Offshore Blind, Blind Site or Another Hunter Hunting From An Anchored Boat Within 800 Yards of Shore Non-Resident Hunting From An Anchored Boat Under Certain Conditions Riparian Landowners Offshore Stationary Blinds and Blind Sites - Continuous Shoreline Requirement Offshore Stationary Blinds and Blind Sites - Proximity to Property Line Licensing Requirements - Offshore Stationary Blinds and Blind Sites
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 250.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-605 10-605(a)
250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-605(b)
250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-605(c) 10-605(d)
250.00 250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-606 10-606(a) 10-606(c)
250.00 250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-606(d) 10-606(e)
250.00 250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-607 10-607(d)
250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-607(f)
250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-607(h)
250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE 10-608 10-608(b) 10-608(e) 10-608(g) 10-609 10-609(a)
DESCRIPTION Offshore Blind Sites Offshore Blind Sites - General Requirements Obtaining More Than Two Licenses Per Day Offshore Blind Sites - Specific Requirements in Certain Counties Requirements; Offshore Stationary Blinds and Blind Sites Location of Offshore Stationary Blind or Blind Site Within 250 Yards of Another Blind or Blind Site
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
250.00 250.00 250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-609(b) 10-609(c)
Failure to maintain shoreline distance in Offshore Stationary Blind Offshore Stationary Blind or Blind Site Located Within 150 Yards of Dwelling House Marking Requirements for Offshore Stationary Blind Marking Requirements for Offshore Blind Sites Failure To Possess Hunting License When Hunting From Stationary Blind or Blind Site Impermissible Blind Site Locations Trespassing on Another's Blind
300.00 450.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-609(d) 10-609(e) 10-611
80.00 80.00 80.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-614 10-615
250.00 250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
SUBTITLE 7 FIELD TRIALS AND USE OF HUNTING DOGS
NOTE: See beginning of Title 10 for additions maximum penalties. 250.00 250.00 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-701 10-702
Field Trial Permits Shooting Protected Birds at Field Trials Prohibited
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DESCRIPTION
SUBTITLE 8 STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS AND HUNTING GROUNDS
MAXIMUM PENALTY PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT NOTE: See beginning of Title 10 for additions maximum penalties. 250.00 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-807
Entry on Refuge Area
SUBTITLE 9 CAPTIVE WILDLIFE
NOTE: See beginning of Title 10 for additions maximum penalties. 250.00 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-902(a)
Captive Wildlife Licenses and Permits
10-905(b) 10-905(c) 10-906(a) 10-906(d) 10-907(a) 10-907(d) 10-908(a) 10-909
Shipping Game Birds and Mammals Keeping Ledger and Allowing Inspections Permit for Regulated Shooting Ground Regulated Shooting Ground Hunting License Falconry Permit Hunting With Falcons, Hawks or Owls During Closed Season Wildlife Cooperator Permit Scientific Collecting Permit
250.00 250.00 320.00 250.00 320.00 250.00 250.00 250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
SUBTITLE 10 WILD WATERFOWL POLICY
NOTE: See beginning of Title 10 for additions maximum penalties. 125.00 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
10-1001 - 10-1008
Feeding Zones
NATURAL RESOURCES REGULATIONS OFF ROAD VEHICLES (ORV's) 08.01.03.03A(1)(a) Operation of Off Road Vehicle Without a Valid Driver's License 125.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.01.03.03A(1)(b)
Operation of Off Road Vehicle Without First Obtaining Learner's Permit Operation of Off Road Vehicle with Learner's Permit and Without Parent or Legal Guardian Operation of Off Road Vehicle By Person Under 12 Years Old Operation of Off Road Vehicle Without Certificate of Registration
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.03A(1)(c)
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.03A(1)(c) 08.01.03.03A(2)(a)
Juvenile Petition 55.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.03A(2)(b) 08.01.03.03A(3)(b)
Operation of Off Road Vehicle Without Lease or Rental Agreement Failure of Off Road Vehicle Operator to Obtain Hunter/Fishing License Failure to Display Registration Sticker on Off Road Vehicle Failure to Register Off Road Vehicle with DNR or MVA Operation of Off Road Vehicle Not in Conformance with State Laws and Regulations Operation of Off Road Vehicle at Night Without Headlight/Taillight Operation of Off Road Vehicle With Inadequate Braking System Operation of Off Road Vehicle With Inadequate Muffler Operation of Off Road Vehicle Without Proper Headgear Operation of Off Road Vehicle Without Proper Eye Protection or Windscreen Using 3-Wheel Vehicles on State Off Road Vehicle Trails Trail Restrictions for Off Road Vehicle
55.00 55.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.03A(4) 08.01.03.03A(4) 08.01.03.05A
55.00 125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.05A(1) 08.01.03.05A(2) 08.01.03.05A(3) 08.01.03.05B(1) 08.01.03.05B(2)
55.00 55.00 125.00 125.00 55.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.05C 08.01.03.06A
125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.01.03.06C 08.01.03.06D(1)
Use of Certain Off-Road Vehicles on Snowmobile Trails Operation of an Off Road Vehicle in a Reckless/Careless/Negligent Manner Operation of Off Road Vehicle in Willful/Wanton Disregard for Safety of Individual or Property Operation of Off Road Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.06D(2)
270.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.06D(3)
450.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.06D(4) 08.01.03.06D(5) 08.01.03.06D(6) 08.01.03.06D(7) 08.01.03.06F(1) 08.01.03.06F(2) 08.01.03.06F(3) 08.01.03.06H
Operation of Off Road Vehicle in a Manner Causing Damage Operation of Off Road Vehicle in Vehicular Traffic or Parking Area Obstruction of Traffic/Improper Parking/Stopping Operation of Off Road Vehicle in Non-Designated Area Possession of a Loaded Weapon In/On an Off Road Vehicle Discharge a Weapon On/Across a Road/Trail Pursuing Wildlife With an Off Road Vehicle Failure to Obey a Reasonable or Lawful Order of a Commissioned Officer Failure of ORV Operator/Owner to File Written Report of Death of an Individual or Animal Failure of ORV Operator/Owner to File Written Report of Injury to Individual or Animal Failure of ORV Operator/Owner to File Written Report of Property Damage Greater Than $100
270.00 125.00 55.00 125.00 125.00 270.00 125.00 270.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.07A(1)
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.07A(2)
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.07A(3)
75.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE 08.01.03.07B
DESCRIPTION Failure of ORV Operator/Owner to File Report Within 48Hours/5Days After Accident Noise Level Limits for Snowmobiles Noise Level Limits for Motorcycles and Other Off Road Vehicles
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.03.08B 08.01.03.08C CHESAPEAKE FOREST LAND 08.01.07.04(7) 08.01.07.04(8)
125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
Hunting within 150 yards of an occupied structure or camp Hunting within 150 yards of an exterior Chesapeake Forest Land Boundary Illegal Baiting or Feeding on Wildlife on Chesapeake Land Guiding on Chesapeake Forest Land of a fee Improper setting of a fire without a permit Camping without a permit on Chesapeake Forest Land Littering on Chesapeake Forest Land Improper use of motorized and non-motorized bikes, ATV or animals on Chesapeake Forest Land
320.00 320.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.01.07.04B 08.01.07.04C 08.01.07.06 08.01.07.07 08.01.07.08 08.01.07.10
450.00 450.00 260.00 450.00 450.00 270.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
FISH AND FISHERIES 08.02.01.02B SOFT-SHELL CLAMS 08.02.02.01A(1) 08.02.02.01 B Operate Hydraulic Clam Dredge Without a License Maintain and Submit Required Records 450.00 125.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year Display of Identification Number 55.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00 125.00 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.02.02 08.02.02.03A 08.02.02.03B
Registration of Hydraulic Clam Dredge Structural Requirements for Hydraulic Clam Dredges Failure to Have Adequate Muffler Daily Catch Limit for Soft-Shell Clams:
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.02.04A&B
Soft-Shell Clam Container Violation
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.02.04C 08.02.02.04D
Soft-Shell Clam Severance Tax Violation Exceeding the Daily Catch Limit of Soft-Shell Clams
320.00 125.00 and 50.00 per bushel up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
Minimum Size Limit for Soft-Shell Clams: 08.02.02.05 08.02.02.05 08.02.02.05 08.02.02.06 08.02.02.06 6-9% per Bushel 10-14% per Bushel 15% or More per Bushel Catching Soft-Shell Clams on Sunday or During Restricted Time Landing Soft-Shell Clams After Legal Time 155.00 250.00 350.00 320.00 125.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.02.06D 08.02.02.07 08.02.02.08A
Distance from Sandy Point State Park Protecting Clams from Contamination Failure to Have Required Dealers License
450.00 125.00 250.00
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OFFENSE CODE 08.02.02.08C 08.02.02.08C(2) 08.02.02.08C(3)
DESCRIPTION Records Required of Dealers Failure to Use Shellfish Buy Ticket Soft-Shell Clams Failure to Submit Soft-Shell Clam Dealers Weekly Report And Shellfish Buy Tickets Failure to Refrigerate Soft Shell Clams Use of Hydraulic Clam Dredge in Restricted Area
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00 450.00 450.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.02.10 08.02.02.12 CRABS 08.02.03.01 08.02.03.02 08.02.03.03 08.02.03.04 08.02.03.05 08.02.03.06 08.02.03.07
125.00 450.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
Crabbing Gear Violation Violating a Seine Requirement or Prohibition Violating a Trotline Requirement or Prohibition Methods of Catching Crabs With Scrapes & Dredges Violating a Bank Trap or Channel Pound Requirement or Prohibition Violating a Collapsible Trap or Net Ring Requirement or Prohibition Methods of Catching Crabs With Crab Pots
95.00 95.00 95.00 450.00 95.00 95.00 95.00 and 10.00 per pot up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.03.08A 08.02.03.08A 08.02.03.08A 08.02.03.08A
Possession of Egg Bearing Female Crabs: 1-5 per Bushel 6-10 per Bushel 11-15 per Bushel 150.00 250.00 350.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 150.00 250.00 350.00 450.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.03.08A 08.02.03.08A 08.02.03.08A 08.02.03.08 B
1-15 per Barrel 16-30 per Barrel 31-40 per Barrel IMPORTATION OF EGG BEARING FEMALE CRAB WITHOUT BILL OF SALE OR LADING Failure to Obtain Recreational Crabbing License before harvesting Crabs or Eels
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.03.09A
50.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.03.09A(3) 08.02.03.10 08.02.03.14A(3)
Failure to possess Recreational Crabbing License Exceeding the Recreational Crab Catch and Possession Limits Offering to sell or selling crabs, which were caught for recreational purposes Knowingly buying or attempting to buy crabs, which were caught for recreational purposes. Time for Catching Crabs - Commercial Time for Catching Crabs - Recreational
30.00 125.00 250.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.03.14A(4)
250.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.03.11A. 08.02.03.11B.
125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.03.12A.
CRAB POT STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS IN WORCESTER COUNTY
95.00 and 10.00 per pot up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 250.00 per bushel up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation
08.02.03. 12B. (1)
Daily Catch Limit, Worcester County - commercial
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE 08.02.03.12B(2) 08.02.03. 12C. 08.02.03.12D
DESCRIPTION Daily Catch Limit, Worcester County - recreational Crabbing During Closed Season Worcester County CRABBING COMMERCIAL TIME RESTRICTIONS WORCESTER COUNTY CRABBING - GEAR RESTRICTIONS IN WORCESTER COUNTY Crabbing During Closed Season Illegal Commercial Harvesting of crabs from Fin Fish Gear
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00 320.00 120.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.03.12E 08.02.03.13 08.02.03.13
450.00 320.00 450.00
08.02.03.14A. 08.02.03.14B. 08.02.03.14 08.02.03.14C (2) 08.02.03.14E(1) 08.02.03.14E(1) 08.02.03.14E(1) 08.02.03.14E(1) 08.02.03.14E(1) 08.02.03.14E(1) 08.02.03.14E(1) 08.02.03.14E(1)
Catch Day Restrictions (Recreational) Day Off Restrictions (Commercial) Crabbing/Setting Gear/Use of Vessel on A Declared Day Off@ Fail to Properly Display A Declared Day Off@ on Vessel Sizes of Hard Crabs: 6-7 per Bushel 8-9 per Bushel 10-18 per Bushel 19-30 per Bushel Over 30 per Bushel 14-16 per Barrel 17-19 per Barrel
125.00 125.00 125.00 55.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
155.00 200.00 350.00 400.00 450.00 150.00 200.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 350.00 400.00 450.00 450.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.03.14E(1) 08.02.03.14E(1) 08.02.03.14E(1) 08.02.03.14E(2) 08.02.03.14E(5) 08.02.03.14E(5) 08.02.03.14E(5) 08.02.03.14E(5) 08.02.03.14E(5) 08.02.03.14E(5) 08.02.03.14E(5) 08.02.03.14E(5) 08.02.03.14E(5) 08.02.03.14E(5) 08.02.03.14E(5) 08.02.03.14E[(4)](6) 08.02.03.14E(6) 08.02.03.14E(6)
20-57 per Barrel 58-90 per Barrel Over 90 per Barrel POSSESSION VIOLATION OF IMPORTED HARD CRABS SIZE OF HARD CRABS IN WORCESTER COUNTY: 6-7 PER BUSHEL 8-9 PER BUSHEL 10-18 PER BUSHEL 19-30 PER BUSHEL OVER 30 PER BUSHEL 14-16 PER BARREL 17-19 PER BARREL 20-57 PER BARREL 58-90 PER BARREL OVER 90 PER BARREL Sizes of Peeler Crabs: 11-12 per Bushel 13-15 per Bushel
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
155.00 200.00 350.00 400.00 450.00 150.00 200.00 350.00 400.00 450.00
1ST/500; 2ND/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
155.00 200.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE 08.02.03.14E[(6) 08.02.03.14E(6) 08.02.03.14E(6) 08.02.03.14E(6) 08.02.03.14E(7) 08.02.03.14E(7)
DESCRIPTION Over 15 per Bushel [20] 21-22 per Float 23-25 per Float Over 25 per Float Sizes of Soft Crabs: Possession of Undersized Soft Crabs
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 350.00 150.00 200.00 350.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
95.00 and 10.00 per crab up to a Maximum of 500.00 per citation
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
NOTE: NR 4-1201(F) ALLOWS FOR THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PENALTIES (ABOVE THOSE LISTED IN THE MAXIMUM PENALTY COLUMN) FOR A VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF TITLE 4 OR REGULATIONS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO TITLE 4 CONCERNING THE TAKING OF OYSTERS FROM A OYSTER SANCTUARY, OYSTER RESERVE, OR AREA CLOSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT: A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $3000. OYSTERS 08.02.04.02 08.02.04.03 08.02.04.05 08.02.04.06 Catching Oysters Non-Commercial Catching Oysters Commercial Catching Oyster With Diving Apparatus Commercial Oyster Daily Catch Limits (All Types of Gear) 125.00 125.00 125.00 95.00 per bushel up to maximum total of 500.00 per citation 250.00 125.00 95.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.04.09 08.02.04.10 08.02.04.11E
Areas Reserved for Hand Tonging Dredging Oysters With Auxiliary Yawl Boat Oyster Culling
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE 08.02.04.12D 08.02.04.13 08.02.04.13 08.02.04.15
DESCRIPTION Power Dredge Permit Violation Removal of Oysters from Oyster Reserve within 150 feet Removal of Oysters from Oyster Reserve beyond 150 feet Removal of Oysters from Oyster Sanctuary within 150 feet
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 450.00 450.00 Must Appear 450.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year $3000.00 $3000.00 3000 and suspension of tidal fish license for 6 months to 1 year $3000 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.04.15 08.02.04.16 08.02.04.16
Removal of Oysters from Oyster Sanctuary beyond 150 feet Failure to use Shellfish Buy ticket Oyster Dealer Failure to Submit Oyster Tax Report
Must Appear 450.00 450.00
NOTE: NR 4-1201(d) allows for the following additional penalties (Above those listed in the Maximum Penalty column) for a violation of any provision of Title 4 or regulations adopted pursuant to Title 4 concerning the taking of or creel limits for striped bass (rockfish): 1st offense $1500 per fish 2nd offense $2500 per fish and revocation of fishing license for one to two years 3rd offense $2500 per fish and revocation of fishing license for two to five years NOTE: NR 4-1207 allows for AIn addition to any other penalty or fine provided in this title, any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under the authority of this title may have the license under which the person operated in the commission of the violations suspended or revoked by the court. FISH 08.02.05.01A 08.02.05.01B 08.02.05.01C Fishing, Spear Gun Fishing with Bow and Arrow Fish Snagging - Tidal Waters 125.00 125.00 95.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 125.00 125.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.01D 08.02.05.01E
Pound Net Registration Marking and Lighting of Pound Nets
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00 95.00 250.00 125.00 450.00 320.00 320.00 1-5 fish: $50.00 6-10 fish: $100.00 11+ fish: $105.00 + 5.00 per fish 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 11+ fish: must appear 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.05.01F 08.02.05.01G 08.02.05.02B(1)-(4) 08.02.05.02B(5) 08.02.05.02B (7) 08.02.05.02B (8) 08.02.05.02B(12) 08.02.05.04
Fishing Restrictions - Susquehanna River Prohibition on Using Eels as Bait Prohibitions and Limitations on Fishing Generally Prohibitions and Limitations on Striped Bass Setting Net in Spawning Reach or Area During Closed Periods Commercial Harvest Prohibitions on Susquehanna River Illegal use of Haul Seine Size Limits - White Perch (Caught Other Than by Hook & Line)
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.05
Prohibition of Catching, Possession, or Sale of American Shad
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.06
Prohibition of Catching, Possession or Sale of Hickory Shad
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.07A Taking Yellow Perch During Closed Season 450.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.05.07B
Yellow Perch - Closed Area Violation
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.07C Daily Catch Limit - Yellow Perch Hook and Line 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.07D(1) Size Limits - Yellow Perch Hook and Line - Tidal Waters 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.07D(2) Size limits Yellow Perch (Caught other than Hook and Line) Tidal Waters 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 11+ fish: 105.00 + 5.00 per fish 95.00 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.07F 08.02.05.08A
Yellow Perch Egg Possession Size AND CATCH Limits - Eels - Commercial
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.08B Size and Catch Limits - Eels - Non-Commercial 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 95.00 and 10.00 per pot up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 95.00 and 10.00 per pot up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 125.00 125.00 35.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.05.08C
Eel Pot Violation
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.08D&E
Eel Pot Buoy Free Channel Violations
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.08F 08.02.05.08G 08.02.05.09F
Fishing Eel Pot Without License Sell/Attempt to Sell Eels Without License Chesapeake Bay Sport fishing License Not in Possession/Not in possession of 2nd form of identification
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.10A #1
Size Limits - Bluefish - Recreational
1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.10A #2 Size Limits - Bluefish - Commercial 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.10B Daily Catch Limits - Bluefish - Recreational 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
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OFFENSE CODE 08.02.05.11
DESCRIPTION Taking/Possessing Sturgeon
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.12A
TAKING SUMMER FLOUNDER DURING CLOSED SEASON RECREATIONAL
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.12A(1) Size Limits - Summer Flounder - Recreational 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.12A(2)
Daily Catch Limits - Summer Flounder - Recreational
1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.12B(2) Size Limits - Summer Flounder - Commercial 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.12B(3) Daily Catch Limits - Summer Flounder - Commercial 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.12C Summer Flounder - Commercial Permits and Licenses Requirement 450.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.05.12D 08.02.05.13A(1)
Summer Flounder - Gear Restriction - Commercial SIZE LIMIT [S - WEAKFISH OR] SPOTTED SEATROUT RECREATIONAL
250.00 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.13A(2) SIZE LIMIT WEAKFISH - -RECREATIONAL 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.13A(3)
Size Limits - Weakfish or Spotted Sea trout - Commercial
1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.13B(1) Daily Catch Limits - Weakfish or Spotted Sea trout - Recreational 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.13B(2) Daily Catch Limits - Weakfish or Spotted Sea trout - Commercial 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.13C Weakfish or Spotted Sea trout - Gear Restrictions 250.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.05.13D
Taking Weakfish During the Closed Season
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.13E(1) Taking Weakfish With a Trawl Net in the Atlantic Ocean or Coastal Bays on Saturday or Sunday 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.14A#1 Size Limits - Spanish Mackerel - Recreational 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.14A#2
Size Limits - Spanish Mackerel - Commercial
1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.14B Daily Catch Limits - Spanish Mackerel - Recreational 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.15A[#1] Size Limits - Black Drum - Recreational 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.05.15B
Daily Catch Limit - Black Drum - Recreational
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.15C Unlawful Taking of Black Drum - Commercial 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.16A(1)
Size Limits - Red Drum - Recreational
1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.16A(2) DAILY CATCH LIMIT RED DRUM RECREATIONAL 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.16B (1) Size Limits - Red Drum - Commercial 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.05.16B(2)
DAILY CATCH LIMIT - RED DRUM - COMMERCIAL
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.17B Daily Catch Limit - Shark - Recreational 250.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 250.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 250.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.17B
Daily Catch Limit - Shark - Commercial
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.17C(1)
Shark Finning Violation
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.17C(2) 08.02.05.17C(3)
Fishing With Long Line Size Limits - Shark Recreational
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.17D
Catch/Land Sharks Commercially During Closed Season
250.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.18A(1)
Size Limits - Croaker - Recreational
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.18A(2) Size Limits - Croaker - Commercial 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.18B Daily Catch Limit - Croaker - Recreational 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.18 C Taking Croaker During the Closed Season 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.19A Size Limits - Black Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth) 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.19B Daily Catch Limit - Black Bass 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.19C(1) Black Bass - Gear Restrictions 250.00 and [5.00] 25.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 250.00 and [5.00] 25.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 250.00 and [5.00] 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.19C(2)
Failure to Return to the Water - Black Bass Caught by Other Than Hook and Line
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.19D(1)
Sell/Offer to Sell/Offer to Buy/Buy/Expose For Sale - Black Bass
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 25.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.05.20A(1) #1
Size Limits - Tautog - Recreational
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.20A (1) #2 Size Limits - Tautog - Commercial 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.20A(2)
Catch/Possession Limit - Tautog
1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.20A(3) CATCH/POSSESSION DURING CLOSED SEASON TAUTOG 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.20B 08.02.05.21A(1) Tautog - Gear Restriction Size Limits - Black Sea Bass - Recreational 250.00 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.21A(2) CATCH LIMIT BLACK SEA BASS - RECREATIONAL 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.21A(3) CATCH/POSSESSION BLACK SEA BASS CLOSED RECREATIONAL SEASON 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.21B (1)
Size Limits Black Sea Bass Commercial
1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.21B 08.02.05.21B(3) 08.02.05.21B(4) Black Sea Bass - Gear Restrictions BLACK SEA BASS GEAR RESTRICTIONS FOR TRAWLS BLACK SEA BASS GEAR RESTRICTIONS FOR POTS AND TRAPS BLACK SEA BASS LANDED IN MARYLAND FEDERAL DEALER RESTRICTION 250.00 250.00 250.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.21B(5)
1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
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OFFENSE CODE 08.02.05.21C(2)
DESCRIPTION CATCH LIMITS NON PERMITTED LICENSEE COMMERCIAL
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.21D 08.02.05.22A(1) Black Sea Bass Commercial Permits and Licenses Requirements Size Limits - Scup - Recreational 450.00 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.22A(2) Size Limits - Scup - Commercial 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.22B 08.02.05.22C Scup - Gear Restrictions Catch Limit - Scup - Commercial 250.00 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.05.22C(3) Catch Limit Scup - Recreational 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.05.23A Catch or Possess Blue fin Tuna During Closed Season 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.23B(1)
Daily Catch Limit - Bluefin Tuna
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.05.23B(2)
Size Limit - Bluefin Tuna
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.23C(1)
Fail to Report - Bluefin Tuna Catch to Reporting Station
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.23C(2)
Fail to Obtain/Affix Bluefin Tuna Tail Tag
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.23D
Possession/Landing Bluefin Tuna That is not Whole
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.24A
Taking Spiny Dogfish During Closed Season
125.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 125.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 125.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.24B
Spiny Dogfish Finning Violation
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.25
Taking Monkfish During Closed Season
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.26B
CATCH OR POSSESS BILLFISH DURING CLOSED SEASON
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.26C(1)
DAILY CATCH LIMIT BILLFISH
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.05.26C(2)
SIZE LIMIT BILLFISH
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.26D(1)
FAIL TO REPORT BILLFISH CATCH TO REPORTING STATION
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.26D(2)
FAIL TO COMPLETE BILLFISH CATCH INFORMATION FORM
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.26D(3)
FAIL TO OBTAIN/AFFIX BILLFISH TAIL TAG
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.26E
BILLFISH LANDING RESTRICTIONS
450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.27B
CATCH OR POSSESS SWORDFISH DURING CLOSED SEASON
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.27C(1)
DAILY CATCH LIMIT SWORDFISH
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 Year
08.02.05.27C(2)
SIZE LIMIT SWORDFISH
1st/500.00; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.27D(1)
FAIL TO REPORT SWORDFISH CATCH TO REPORTING
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION STATION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 450.00 per fish up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 11+ fish: must appear
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.05.27D(2)
FAIL TO COMPLETE SWORDFISH CATCH INFORMATION FORM
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.27D(3)
FAIL TO OBTAIN/AFFIX SWORDFISH TAIL TAG
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.27E
SWORDFISH LANDING RESTRICTIONS
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.05.28
WALLEYE RESTRICTIONS
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
TERRAPIN AND SNAPPING TURTLES 08.02.06.01 08.02.06.02B HARD-SHELL CLAMS 08.02.07.01 08.02.07.02A & B Size and Number of Hard-Shell Clam Scrapes and Rakes Clamming in Worcester County With Hydraulic Hard-Shell Clam Dredge that Does Not Meet Required Specifications Operating a Hydraulic Hard-Shell Clam Dredge in Worcester County Without a License Operating a Hydraulic Hard-Shell Clam Dredge in Worcester County Without the License Number Affixed to the Vessel 125.00 125.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year Methods to Catch Snapping Turtles Possess/Destroy/Disturb Terrapin Eggs 95.00 250.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.07.02C(1)
250.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.07.02C(2)
55.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
50
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00 and 50.00 per bag up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.07.02D
Exceeding the Daily Catch Limit of Hard-Shell Clams in Worcester County
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.07.02E(3) 08.02.07.02E(3) 08.02.07.02E(3) 08.02.07.02E(3) 08.02.07.02E(3) 08.02.07.02E(3) 08.02.07.02E(3)
POSSESSION OF UNDERSIZE HARD-SHELL CLAMS IN WORCESTER COUNTY 11 14% PER BAG 15 20% PER BAG 1 30% PER BAG 31 40% PER BAG 41 50% PER BAG OVER 50% PER BAG 95.00 170.00 210.00 310.00 410.00 450.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.07.02 G (1)(a)
Catching Hard Shell Clams With Hydraulic Dredge On a Natural Oyster Bar in Worcester County Catching Hard Shell Clams With Hydraulic Dredge Within 150' of a Natural Oyster Bar in Worcester County Catching Hard Shell Clams With Hydraulic Dredge in Restricted Area in Worcester County Catching/Landing Hard Shell Clams in Worcester County During Prohibited Time Recreational Daily Catch Limit - Worcester County Use of Hard-Shell Clam Dredges - Pocomoke and Tangier Sounds
450.00
08.02.07.02 G (1)(a)
450.00
08.02.07.02 G (1)(b)-(d)
450.00
08.02.07.02[G] H
250.00
08.02.07.03 08.02.07.04 SHELLFISH - GENERAL
125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00 250.00 250.00 per cage in excess of 240 surf clams per cage 125.00 250.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.08.01B 08.02.08.07A 08.02.08.07B
Importation of Shellfish - Permit Required Catch/Possess Surf Clams from Restricted Area Size Limits - Surf Clams
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.08.10 08.02.08.12 08.02.08.14
American Lobster - Restrictions Shellfish Culture on Leased Bottom Possession of Conch Less Than 6" inches in length
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
1-5 fish: 50.00
6-10 fish: 100.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
CRUSTACEANS
08.02.10.01B
Taking Horseshoe Crabs During Closed Season
1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.10.01C Taking Horseshoe Crabs on a Saturday or Sunday 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.10.01D Exceeding Horseshoe Crab Catch Limits 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.10.01E Failure to Possess Horseshoe Crab Permit When Participating in 55.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION Permit Related Activities
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.10.01F(1)
Failure of Horseshoe Crab Permittee to Report Catch and Landing Information
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
NOTE: NR 4-602(b) applies an additional mandatory penalty, above what is indicated in the Maximum Penalty column, for all convictions for violations of regulations adopted under the authority of NR 4-602(a) of 5.00 per illegal caught fish for a first offense and 5.00 per illegal fish caught and suspension of fishing license for a second offense that occurs within 12 months. This additional penalty applies to non-tidal fishing regulations. FISHING IN NON-TIDAL WATERS 08.02.11.01-.08 (Except those sections noted below) 08.02.11.01B 08.02.11.03A(1)(a)(i) Fishing in Non-Tidal Waters 125.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
Fishing in a Put and Take Trout Stream During Closed Season POSSESSION OF TROUT WHILE FISHING IN A CATCH AND RETURN AREA (FLY FISHING ONLY)
250.00 250.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.11.03A(2)(a)(i) 08.02.11.03B 08.02.11.03F
Possession of Trout While Fishing in a Catch and Return Area Treble Gear Prohibition in Trophy Trout Fishing Area Keeping/Possessing Trout or Using/Possessing Illegal Gear in Delayed Harvest Areas During Prohibited Times Catch-and-Return Bass Areas Zero Creel Limit Trout Fishing Areas SEASON VIOLATIONS Taking/Possessing Bass During Closed Season Exceeding Trout Creel Limits in Put and Take Areas
250.00 125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.11.03K 08.02.11.03M 08.02.11.04C(1) (a)-(m) 08.02.11.04C(1)(d) & (e) 08.02.11.04C(2)(a)(i)
125.00 250.00 250.00 125.00 250.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE 08.02.11.04C(2)(a)(ii) 08.02.11.04C (2) (b)-[(t)] (u)
DESCRIPTION Exceeding Trout Creel Limits in Other Areas EXCEEDING DAILY CATCH/POSSESSION LIMIT OF GAME AND FRESHWATER FISH IN NON-TIDAL WATERS
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 250.00 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.11.04L No Commercial Harvest from Nontidal Waters 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.11.04O Bait Restrictions Nontidal Waters 1-3 fish: 100.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 11+ fish: must appear 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED FISH SPECIES 08.02.12.02A Taking, Possessing, Transporting, Exporting, Processing, Selling, Offering for Sale, Delivering, Carrying, or Shipping any Fish Listed as Endangered Must Appear 1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.12.02A
Taking, Possessing, Transporting, Exporting, Processing, Selling, Offering for Sale, Delivering, Carrying, or Shipping any Fish Listed as Threatened
500.00
1000 and/or 1 year
AQUACULTURE 08.02.14.04 08.02.14.08 08.02.14.10 Aquaculture Permits - Required Aquaculture - General Terms and Conditions of Permits Special Requirements of Aquaculture Permits 125.00 125.00 450.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE 08.02.14.11
DESCRIPTION Aquaculture Permit - Required Reports
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
NOTE: NR 4-1201(d) allows for the following additional penalties (above those listed in the Maximum Penalty column) for a violation of any provision of Title 4 or regulations adopted pursuant to Title 4 concerning the taking of or creel limits for striped bass: 1st offense 2nd offense 3rd offense $1500 per fish $2500 per fish and revocation of fishing license for one to two years $2500 per fish and revocation of fishing license for two to five years
STRIPED BASS 08.02.15.01 Take, Possess, Etc., Striped Bass From Territorial Sea, Exclusive Economic Zone Commercial Tidal Fish License Requirements Disposition of Catch - Striped Bass 250.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.15.04 08.02.15.05
450.00 450.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.15.06 08.02.15.07A(2)
Striped Bass Reporting Size Limits - Striped Bass - Commercial - Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries
250.00 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.15.07A(3) Seasons - Striped Bass - Commercial - Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.15.07B(2) Size Limits - Striped Bass - Commercial - Atlantic Ocean, Coastal Bays and Tributaries 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 per fish
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.15.07B(3)
Seasons - Striped Bass - Commercial - Atlantic Ocean, Coastal Bays and Tributaries
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.15.07B(4) LANDING STRIPED BASS COMMERCIAL STATE WATERS OF ATLANTIC 1-5 fish: 50.00 6-10 fish: 100.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: $105.00+ 5.00 per fish
08.02.15.07C Intent to Fish - Striped Bass - Commercial 250.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.15.07D(2)
Commercial Gill Net Size and Length Restrictions; Number of Fishermen Onboard Gill Net Vessel Fishing for Striped Bass with Gill Net During Restricted Time/Day
250.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.15.07D(4) & (5)
250.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.15.07D(6) & (7) 08.02.15.07E(3)
Marking Gill Nets When Fishing for Striped Bass Fail to Display Authorized Flag When Participating in Commercial Striped Bass Hook and Line Activity Catch/Attempt to Catch Striped Bass with Commercial Hook and Line During Restricted Times Commercial Striped Bass Fishing Time Limit Restrictions Daily Allocation Restrictions - Striped Bass Taking Striped Bass During Closed Season - Spring Season Recreational/Charter Boat Size Limits - Striped Bass - Spring Season - Recreational/Charter
125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.15.07E(4)
250.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.15.07F(2)(a) 08.02.15.07F(2)(b-d) 08.02.15.08A
250.00 250.00 250.00 per fish
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.15.08B
250.00 per fish
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION Boat
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.02.15.08C
Daily/Seasonal Catch Limit - Spring Season - Striped Bass Recreational/Charter Boat Fishing in Prohibited Area
250.00 per fish
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.15.08D
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.15.08E 08.02.15.09A
Use of Prohibited Bait/Lure Daily Catch Limit Striped Bass Early SeasonRecreational/Charter Boat
95.00 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 11+ fish: must appear 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.15.09B
Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Summer Season Recreational/Charter Boat Summer and Fall - Chesapeake Bay and Tidal Tributaries
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.15.09[C] A Size Limits - Striped Bass - Summer and Fall Season Recreational/Charter Boat 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.15.09B Size Limits Striped Bass Summer and Fall Season Recreational/Charter Boat 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.15.10B Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass Summer and Fall Season Recreational/Charter Boat Potomac River Tributaries 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.15.10C Size Limits - Striped Bass Summer and Fall Season Recreational/Charter Boat 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.15.11A Size Limits - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays Recreational/Charter Boat 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.15.11B Daily Catch Limit - Striped Bass - Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays Recreational/Charter Boat 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.15.12A Methods of Removing Striped Bass from the Water 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.15.12 B(2)(a) Time Restrictions for Possession of Striped Bass While Fishing 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.15.12 B(2)(b) 08.02.15.12 C Prohibitions on Culling Striped Bass Filleting Striped Bass 125.00 320.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE 08.02.15.12H
DESCRIPTION Charter Boat Violations
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 250.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
OYSTER RECOVERY AREAS 08.02.16.05A FISH REFUGES 08.02.17.01-.02 Harvest Restrictions in Fish Refuges 250.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year Harvest Restrictions in Oyster Recovery Area 450.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
FRESHWATER FISHING GUIDE PROVISIONS 08.02.18.03-.06 NUISANCE SPECIES Freshwater Fishing Guide Requirements 250.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.02.19.04A
Prohibited species
1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.19.04B Prohibited from transport species 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.19.04C 08.02.19.06 Permit violation Snakehead violation 500.00 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
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OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT fish
MAXIMUM PENALTY
11+ fish: must appear
BAIT 08.02.20.02B Species sold for bait without a license 1-3 fish: 125.00 4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.20.02C 08.02.20.02D Gear restrictions Catch limits 125.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
1-3 fish: 125.00
4-10 fish: 50.00 per fish
11+ fish: must appear
08.02.20.02E Registration 250.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
WILDLIFE NOTE: NR 10-205(b) applies an additional mandatory penalty, above what is indicated in the Maximum Penalty column, for any conviction for a violation of a wildlife regulation of 5.00 for each bird, mammal, amphibian, or reptile illegally hunted or possessed. However, this additional penalty does not apply to game birds and mammals. This subsection also states that if a person is convicted a second or subsequent time within the same 12 month period for a violation of the regulations the Department adopts, the person shall have their person's hunting license suspended and may not procure a hunting license the following calendar year. NOTE: NR 10-1108 allows, in addition to any other authorized penalty, for the suspension of a violator=s hunting license for up to five years for any violations of Title 10 or regulations adopted under Title 10. ALL REGULATIONS - EXCEPT AS LISTED IN THE EXCEPTIONS BELOW: 08.03.01-08.03.14 General Wildlife Hunting and Possession and Use of Lands 250.00 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
60
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
EXCEPTIONS TO ABOVE REGULATIONS 08.03.02.05 08.03.02.19 08.03.02.20 08.03.03.01 Baiting or Feeding on State Owned Lands or Waters Littering and Dumping on State Land Damaging Public Property Hunting During Closed Season/Exceeding Bag Limits - Except Deer, Bear and Turkey Hunting During Closed Season/Exceeding Bag Limits - Deer and Turkey Only Hunting During Closed Season/Exceeding Bag Limits - Bear Only 500.00 400.00 500.00 450.00 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.03. 01
500.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.03.01
Must Appear
1st/1500 and/or 6 months 2nd/2000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.04.05A(2)(c)
Using a Poisoned Arrow or Arrow With an Explosive Tip to Hunt Deer
500.00
08.03.04.05A(2)(f)
POSSESSION OF COCKED / LOADED CROSSBOW IN OR ON A VEHICLE Using a Rifle/Handgun to Hunt Deer in County/Area Restricted to Shotgun Only Hunting Turkey During Spring Season Before/After Hours (First 30 Minutes Early/Late) Hunting Turkey During Spring Season Before/After Hours (More Than 30 Minutes Early/Late) Hunting Turkey with Illegal Weapon/Bait/Electronic Calls/Dogs or by Driving Hunting Turkey and Black Bear with Aid of Bait
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.04.05C
250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.04.06A #1
125.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.04.06A #2
250.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.04.06B
500.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.04.11
500.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
61
OFFENSE CODE WILDLIFE---FOREST WILDLIFE 08.03.04.19 08.03.04.20D
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT
MAXIMUM PENALTY
Unlawful use of Dogs for tracking Deer or Bear Hunting or participating in a hunt for Bear without a Black Bear hunting permit Subpermittee, hunting or participating in a hunt for Bear without permittee Illegal use of scent attractants or electronic call while Black Bear hunting Failure to properly check in a killed Black Bear Trapping Wild Waterfowl Captive Waterfowl
450.00 500.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.04.20E(1)
450.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.04.20H
450.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.04.20L 08.03.07.01 08.03.07.05
320.00 320.00 500.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.08.04
Taking, Exporting, Possessing, Selling, ETC. Endangered Wildlife
500.00
If Violation Involves Wildlife Other Than Fish: 1st/1500 and/or 1 year; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year If Violation Involves a Fish Species: 1000 and/or 1 year NOTE: Additional Penalties for Rockfish Listed at Beginning of 08.02.15 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year If Violation Involves Wildlife Other Than Fish: 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year If Violation Involves a fish species: 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.03.08.05 08.03.08.07
Taking, Exporting, Possessing, Selling, ETC. Endangered Plant Taking, Exporting, Possessing, Selling, ETC. Threatened Wildlife
500.00 320.00
62
OFFENSE CODE 08.03.08.08 08.03.08.09
DESCRIPTION Taking, Exporting, Possessing, Selling, ETC. Threatened Plant Taking, Exporting, Possessing, Selling, ETC. Wildlife in Need of Conservation
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 320.00 250.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year If Violation Involves Wildlife Other Than Fish: 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year If Violation Involves a fish species: 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.10.02 08.03.10.07 08.03.10.13
Recorded Bird Calls Baiting Fail to Carry Photo I.D./Secondary Form of Positive I.D. in Addition
500.00 500.00 35.00
REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN POSSESSION AND PERMITS 08.03.11.03A For Any Violation Involving a Species on List A (Per Separate Offense) 125.00 1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.11.03B
For Any Violation Involving a Species on List B (Per Separate Offense) For Any Violation Involving a Species on List C (Per Separate Offense)
420.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
08.03.11.03C
500.00
1st/1500; 2nd/4000 and/or 1 year
BOATING 08.04.03.01 08.04.03.02 08.04.03.11 08.04.03.12 08.04.03.17 Display of Number on Vessel Possession of Certificate of Number Presenting and Carrying Certificate of Number or Rental Agreement Change of Address Validation Emblem on Numbered Vessel 55.00 35.00 35.00 55.00 35.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
63
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 55.00 55.00 85.00 55.00 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.04.03.18 08.04.07.01 08.04.08.01A 08.04.08.01B 08.04.08.02A(1) 08.04.08.02A(2) 08.04.08.02A (3) 08.04.08.02B 08.04.08.02B
Hull Identification Numbers Reporting Boating Accidents Vessel Rental Without Proper Equipment by Boat Livery Operation Failure to Keep Proper Records by Boat Livery Operator Failure to Display PWC Regulations Failure to Advise Renters/Operators of PWC Regulations Violation of Requirements Regarding Rental Contract Renting a PWC to Individual Under 16 Years of Age Renting a PWC to Individual Born After July 1, 1972 Who Does Not Have Boating Safety Certificate
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.04.13.02 - .03
Mooring Violation
55.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
RECREATIONAL WATER USES 08.06.01.03 08.06.02.03 Entering Prohibited Areas of the Potomac River Interference with Power Boat Races, Regattas or Exhibitions 125.00 125.00 500.00 and/or 2 months 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
MARYLAND FOREST AND PARK SERVICE Violations of Title 5 Forest and Park Service Regulations should be cited by COMAR cite and '5-1301(c) of the Natural Resources Article. STATE FORESTS 08.07.01.03B Hunting/Trapping When/Where Not Permitted 270.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
64
OFFENSE CODE 08.07.01.03C 08.07.01.03D 08.07.01.03E
DESCRIPTION Trapping or Attempting to Trap Without Permit Hunting or Attempting to Hunt Over Bait/Baited Area Use/Construct a Permanent Blind/Stand Without Permit or Use of Reed Grass Weapons Violation State Forest Target Shooting in Non-Designated Area Illegal Discharge of Firearm Loaded Weapon in Campsite Fishing in a Posted No Fishing Area Fishing for Other Than Finfish Without Permit Closure Against Entry
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00 450.00 75.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.01.04B 08.07.01.04C 08.07.01.04D 08.07.01.04E 08.07.01.05A 08.07.01.05B 08.07.01.06
75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 55.00 105.00 55.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.01.07 08.07.01.08 08.07.01.09 08.07.01.10A 08.07.01.10D 08.07.01.11 08.07.01.12A 08.07.01.12B
Swimming in a Posted No Swimming Area Camping Without a Permit Commercial Enterprise Without Permit Fire Without Permit Discarding Burning Object Advertising Without Permit Littering in a State Forest Deposit Private/Commercial Garbage in Service Containers
55.00 55.00 105.00 75.00 75.00 55.00 125.00 260.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
65
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 55.00 55.00 125.00 270.00 35.00 55.00 65.00 35.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.07.01.13B 08.07.01.13C 08.07.01.14B 08.07.01.14D(1) 08.07.01.14D(2) 08.07.01.14D(3) 08.07.01.14D(4) 08.07.01.14D(5)
Removing/Disturbing/Destroying a Plant/Rock/Mineral/Animal Cutting Firewood Without Permit Failure to Comply With Officers Instruction Driving in Non-Designated Area Parking in Non-Designated Area Obstruction of Traffic Speed Greater Than Posted Riding an Animal/Animal Drawn Vehicle in a Developed Area Without Permit Violating a Traffic Control Device Permitting a Vehicle to Remain in Forest After Closing Hours
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.01.14D(6) 08.07.01.14D(7)
55.00 35.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.01.14D(8) 08.07.01.15 08.07.01.16 08.07.01.17 08.07.01.18B
Parking Over Posted Time Limit Without Paying Parking Fee Illegal Entry/Use of Forest Facilities Grazing Animals Without Permit Uncontrolled Pet/Pet in Non-Designated Area Digging/Removal of Relics/Treasures/Historic Artifacts Without Permit Use of Metal Detector in Restricted Area Possession of Intoxicating Beverage By Person Under 21 Years of Age
35.00 55.00 45.00 45.00 300.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.01.18B 08.07.01.19A
45.00 300.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
66
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 55.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.07.01.19B
Possession/Consumption of Intoxicating Beverage in Non-Designated Area Disorderly Conduct Disobeying Lawful Order of Officer Possess/Use of Fireworks Bow and Arrow/Firearms Range Safety Violation Land-Use Encroachment Unauthorized Use of Trail Use of Motorized Equipment Without Permit Removing or Trimming or Treating Roadside Trees Without Permit Failure to Meet Tree Care Standards
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.01.20 08.07.01.21 08.07.01.22 08.07.01.23 08.07.01.24 08.07.01.25 08.07.01.26 08.07.02.03 08.07.02.07A
125.00 300.00 75.00 75.00 450.00 55.00 55.00 260.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.02.07B 08.07.02.07C 08.07.02.08 08.07.02.09 OPEN AIR BURNING: 08.07.04.03A 08.07.04.03A
Failure to Meet Clearance Standards or to Replace Trees Failure to Meet Underground Projects Standards Application of Herbicides Roadside Tree Planting Specifications
125.00 125.00 125.00 75.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
Inadequate Safety Strip Insufficient Personnel
75.00 75.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
67
OFFENSE CODE 08.07.04.03A 08.07.04.03A 08.07.04.03B 08.07.04.03B 08.07.04.04
DESCRIPTION No One Responsible For Fire Burning During Prohibited Hour Violation of Permit Burning Without Permit Operating a Disposal Area Without Proper Safety Precautions or Permit Allowing Slash to Remain Within 50' of a Public Highway Beyond Permissible Time Allotted Littering Within 50 feet of Public Highway Failure to Use Proper Spark Arrestor Detonating Fireworks in Natural Cover Fuels Burning While Ban is in Effect Discarding Burning Material
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 125.00 75.00 260.00 260.00 300.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.04.05
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.04.06 08.07.04.07 08.07.04.08 08.07.04.09 08.07.04.10 STATE PARKS 08.07.06.03A(1) 08.07.06.03A(5) 08.07.06.03A(7) 08.07.06.03A(8) 08.07.06.03B 08.07.06.04
155.00 75.00 75.00 300.00 200.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
Hunting/Trapping Where/When/By Method Not Permitted Use/Construct a Permanent Blind/Stand Without Permit Trapping Without a permit Hunting in Violation of Permit Hunting or Attempting to Hunt Over Bait/Baited Area Weapons Violation State Park
270.00 75.00 125.00 125.00 450.00 75.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
68
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 55.00 105.00 55.00 55.00 55.00 105.00 75.00 75.00 55.00 125.00 55.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.07.06.05A 08.07.06.05B 08.07.06.06 08.07.06.07 08.07.06.08 08.07.06.09 08.07.06.10A 08.07.06.10D 08.07.06.11 08.07.06.12A 08.07.06.12B
Fishing in a Non-Designated Area Fishing for Other Than Finfish Without Permit Closed Against Entry Swimming in a Posted No Swimming Area Camping Without Permit Commercial Enterprise Without Permit Kindling/Building/Maintaining/Using Fire Without permit Discarding Burning Object Advertising Without Permit Littering in a State Park Possessing a Glass Container/Hazardous Object in Swimming/Beach Area
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.06.12C 08.07.06.13B(1) 08.07.06.13B(2) 08.07.06.13B(3) 08.07.06.14A 08.07.06.14B
Depositing of Private/Commercial Garbage in a Service Container Remove/Disturb/Damage/Destroy a Plant, Rock, Mineral or Animal Cutdown/Remove/Destroy a Tree Feed/Touch/Tease/Frighten or Disturb Wildlife Failure to Comply With Officers Instructions Docking in a Posted No-Docking Area
260.00 55.00 450.00 55.00 125.00 35.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
69
OFFENSE CODE 08.07.06.14D(1) 08.07.06.14D(2) 08.07.06.14D(3) 08.07.06.14D(4) 08.07.06.14D(5)
DESCRIPTION Driving in a Non-Designated Area Parking in a Non-Designated Area Obstruction of Traffic Speed Greater Than Posted Riding an Animal/Animal Drawn Vehicle in a Developed Area Without Permit Violating a Traffic Control Device Permitting a Vehicle to Remain in a Park After Closing Hours Parking Over Posted Time Limit Without Paying Parking Fee Illegal Entry/Use of Park Facilities Grazing Without Permit Pet in Restricted Area Pet in Undeveloped Area Off-Leash
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 270.00 35.00 55.00 65.00 35.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.06.14D(6) 08.07.06.14D(7) 08.07.06.14D(8) 08.07.06.15 08.07.06.16 08.07.06.17A 08.07.06.17B
55.00 35.00 35.00 55.00 45.00 45.00 45.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.06.18B
Digging/Removal of Relics/Treasures/Historic Artifacts Without Permit Use of Metal Detector Use of Metal Detector During Restricted Times Possession of Intoxicating Beverage by Person Under 21 Years Of Age Possession/Consumption of an Intoxicating Beverage in a NonDesignated Area
300.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.06.18D(2) 08.07.06.18D(3) 08.07.06.19A
45.00 45.00 300.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
08.07.06.19B
55.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
70
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 55.00 125.00 300.00 75.00 75.00 450.00 55.00 65.00 55.00 55.00 55.00 55.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.07.06.19C 08.07.06.20 08.07.06.21 08.07.06.22 08.07.06.23 08.07.06.24 08.07.06.25 08.07.06.26 08.07.06.27A 08.07.06.27B(1) 08.07.06.27C 08.07.06.27E DEEP CREEK LAKE 08.08.05.01B 08.08.05.02 08.08.03.03 08.08.05.01A(2) 08.08.05.05 A
Possession of Alcoholic Beverages in Non-Designated Area Disorderly Conduct Disobeying Lawful Order Of Officer Possess/Use of Fireworks Bow and Arrow/Firearms Range Safety Violation Land Use Encroachment Unauthorized Use of Trails Use of Amplifier/Loudspeaker Without Permit Launching in a Non-Designated Area Use of Gasoline Engine on Impoundment Operating a Vessel in a Restricted Area Swimming/Diving From a Vessel
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1year
Prohibited Public Use of Buffer Strip or Lake Buffer Strip Use Permit Required Commercial Validation of Permit Required Interference With Hydroelectric Project or Public Use Special Permit Required
75.00 125.00 300.00 75.00 450.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
71
OFFENSE CODE 08.08.05.05A 08.08.05.05 A 08.08.05.02 08.08.05.02E 08.08.07.02
DESCRIPTION Development Permit Required Non-Conforming Use Permit Required Requirements for Buffer Strip Use by Adjacent Landowners I.D. Numbers On Lake Facilities Removal of Safety Hazards
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 300.00 75.00 75.00 45.00 75.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
YOUGHIOGHENY WILD RIVER 08.15.02.05 Logging Without Approval Commercial Whitewater Boating Safety: 08.15.04.03A 08.15.04.03B 08.15.04.03C 08.15.04.03D Operating Commercial Whitewater Boat Without Permit Operating Commercial Whitewater Boat Without Insurance No Name or Logo on Commercial Whitewater Boat Transferring Commercial Whitewater Permit Without Approval 450.00 250.00 55.00 250.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 320.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.15.04.03F
Exceeding Allocation of Commercial Boats
250.00 and 55.00 per boat exceeding allocation up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 55.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.15.04.04D
Launching or Landing Commercial Whitewater Boat Without Written Consent of Landowner Failing to Preserve Written Record of Whitewater Trip Data
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.15.04.04E(1)
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
72
OFFENSE CODE 08.15.04.04E(2) 08.15.04.04E(3)
DESCRIPTION Violating Minimum Number of Registered Whitewater Guides Damaging Environment by Commercial Whitewater Boat or Customer Employing Unqualified Whitewater Guide Whitewater Guiding Without Registration Unqualified Whitewater Guiding Whitewater Craft Safety Violation Whitewater Equipment Violation Failing to Maintain Whitewater Equipment Whitewater Accident Report Violation Serious Whitewater Accident Report Violation
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 250.00 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.15.04.04E(4) 08.15.04.05A 08.15.04.05B 08.15.04.06A 08.15.04.06B 08.15.04.06C 08.15.04.06D 08.15.04.06E
125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 55.00 55.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
BOATING - SPEED LIMITS AND OPERATION OF VESSEL 08.18.01.04 08.18.01.05A 08.18.01.05B 08.18.01.06 Failure to Obey Navigation Rules (Rules of the Road) Reckless Operation of a Vessel Negligent Operation of a Vessel Skiing-Distance Requirements Required Equipment - White Water Rafting 08.18.01.08E(1) Failure to Wear a PFD While Boating on a White Water Stream 85.00 and 5.00 for each PFD short up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 85.00 450.00 320.00 85.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
73
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 85.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.18.01.08(2)
Failure of Operator of a Commercial Vessel on a White Water Stream to Have a First Aid Kit Failure to Have Grab Loops or Safety Lines Attached to Vessel While Boating on a White Water Stream Failure of Person Using Kayak or Covered Canoe on a White Water Stream to Wear Safety Helmets
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.01.08(3)
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.01.08(4)
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT RESTRICTIONS: 08.18.02.05A Leasing, Renting, Hiring, Operating, or Giving Permission to Operate a PWC When the Operator is Under 16 YOA Violating Restriction on Towing Person on Water Skis, Aquaplane or Similar Device Failure of operator of PWC Born After July 1, 1972 to Possess a Boater Safety Education Certificate Failure to Wear PFD 85.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05B
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05C
30.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05D
85.00 and 5.00 for each PFD short up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05E
Operating or Giving Permission to operate a PWC Between Sunset and Sunrise Operating or Giving Permission to Operate a Personal Watercraft Without a Self-Circling Device or a Lanyard-Type Engine Cutoff Switch Operating or Giving Permission to Operate a Specialty Prop Craft without Lanyard-Type Engine Cutoff Switch
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05F
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05G
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
74
OFFENSE CODE 08.18.02.05H
DESCRIPTION Operating or Giving Permission to Operate a Personal Watercraft With A Non-Operational or Unattached Lanyard-Type Engine Cutoff Switch Operating or Giving Permission to Operate a Personal Watercraft with an Altered Self-Circling Device or Engine Throttle Operating or Giving Permission to Operate a Personal Watercraft Within Maryland Waters of the Atlantic Ocean Within 300 Feet of People in Water or Surf Fishermen or at Speed of More Than 6 Knots Within 100 Feet of a Vessel, Wharf, Pier or Jetty Operating or Giving Permission to Operate a Personal Watercraft on State Waters Other Than Atlantic Ocean in Excess of 6 Knots Within 100 Feet of Shore, Wharf, Pier, Piling, Bridge Structure or Abutment, or People in the Water Operating or Give Permission to Operate a Personal Watercraft on State Waters in Excess of 6 Knots Within 100' of Another Vessel Negligent Operation Violation of Regulations Regarding Personal Watercraft Livery Owners or Livery Owners Agents or Employees
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 85.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05I
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05J
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05K
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05L
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05 M 08.18.02.05 N
300.00 85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05O
Operating or Give Permission to Operate a Personal Watercraft on State Waters Without Regulation Sticker Displayed/Properly Displayed
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.02.05P
Operating or Give Permission to Operate a Personal Watercraft on State Waters in Excess of Idle Speed in Waters Less Than 18 Inches in Depth
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
NOISE LEVEL LIMITS OF VESSELS
75
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 85.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.18.03.01
Operating Restrictions and Requirements for Vessels Exempt from Noise Level Limits Exceeding Noise Level Limits Inadequate Muffler
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 30 days
08.18.03.03 08.18.03.08 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 08.18.04.02 A
125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 30 days 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 30 days
Failure to Carry PFDs Aboard Vessel Not Subject to USCG Inspection
85.00 and 5.00 per PFD short up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.04.02D
Failure to Wear Wet or Dry Suit During Specified Months When Operating a Sailboard Failure to Carry Required Equipment Aboard Vessel
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.04.03
85.00 and 5.00 per PFD short up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 85.00 and 5.00 per PFD short up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.04.04
Failure to wear PFD on Upper Potomac River
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
SPEED LIMITS AND OPERATION OF VESSELS 08.18.05 - 08.18.18.04 08.18.18.05 Exceeding Established Speed Limits Operating/Give Permission to Operate a Vessel in a Protected Buffer for Bird Feeding/Nesting Exceeding Established Speed Limits Exceeding Established Speed Limits 85.00 85.00 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.18.06 08.18.19 - 08.18.23
85.00 85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
76
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.18.24.01 08.18.24.02 08.18.24.03 08.18.24.04
Exceeding Established Severn River Proper Speed Limit Exceeding Established Severn River South Shore Speed Limit Exceeding Established Severn River North Shore Speed Limit Operating a Vessel in Violation of College Creek Designated Rowing Area Restrictions Operating a Vessel in Violation of Maynadier Creek Controlled Ski Area Restrictions Operating a Vessel in Violation of Sunrise Beach Controlled Ski Area Restrictions Operating a Vessel in Violation of Designated Beach Area Restrictions Operating a Vessel in a Swim Area Exceeding Established Speed Limits Violating Vessel Restrictions on Deep Creek Lake Littering on Deep Creek Lake
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.24.05
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.24.06
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.24.07A
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.24.07B 08.18.25 - 08.18.32 08.18.33.02 A-D 08.18.33.02E
125.00 85.00 85.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.33.02F
Operating a Vessel with an Installed Marine Sanitation Device on Deep Creek Lake Operating In or Near Buoyed Swim Area on Deep Creek Lake Violation of Para-Sailing Prohibition on Deep Creek Lake Violating Personal Watercraft/Air Cushion Vessel Restrictions on Deep Creek Lake
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.33.02G 08.18.33.02I 08.18.33.02J
125.00 85.00 85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
77
OFFENSE CODE 08.18.33.03 08.18.33.04 08.18.34
DESCRIPTION Exceeding Established Speed Limit on Deep Creek Lake Violating Aircraft Prohibition on Deep Creek Lake Exceeding Established Speed Limits Jennings Randolph Lake Regulations
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 85.00 320.00 85.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.04A 08.18.35.04B(1) 08.18.35.04B(2)
Failure to Comply With Inland Navigation Rules Failure to Have Required Safety Equipment Failure to Have Required PFDs
85.00 85.00 85.00 and 5.00 per PFD short up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 55.00 320.00 450.00 85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.04C 08.18.35.04D 08.18.35.04D 08.18.35.04E
Person under 15 Years of Age Operating Motorboat Operating/Give Permission to Operate Vessel in Negligent Manner Operating/Give Permission to Operate Vessel in Reckless Manner Creating Wake or Operating in Excess of Minimum/No Wake Speed in No Wake Zone Operating Within 100' of Diver Down Flag Operating in Restricted Area Placing Buoys or Markers Without Permission Depositing Waste Products in Lake or On Lake Project Operating Vessel Equipped With MSD With Overboard Discharge Operating a Vessel in Excess of 26 Feet
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.04F 08.18.35.04F 08.18.35.04G 08.18.35.04H(1) 08.18.35.04H(2) 08.18.35.04I
125.00 85.00 85.00 Must Appear 85.00 85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
78
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 85.00 125.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.18.35.04J 08.18.35.04J
Operating a Vessel Carrying Passengers For Hire Without Permission Operating a Vessel, Carrying Passengers For Hire, in Excess of 50 Feet Operating a Sea or Float Plane Without Permission Operating/Give Permission to Operate Vessel that Emits Noise Level Exceeding 90dB(A) Operating Vessel Without Muffler or Noise Suppression System That Quiets Noise to Less Than 90dB(A) Operating Vessel With Exhaust Vented Above Waterline Operating Vessel With Exhaust Equipped With Cutout Operating PWC in Violation of USCG Regulations Operating/Give Permission to Operate PWC Towing Skier if PWC Has Capacity of<3 Operating/Give Permission to Operate PWC Towing Skier With Observer Less Than 12 Years Old Operating/Give Permission to Operate PWC Towing Skier if PWC Not Designed For Waterskiing Operating/Give Permission to Operate PWC Without Each Person Wearing PFD
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.04K 08.18.35.05A
125.00 125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.05C(1)(a)
125.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.05C(1)(b) 08.18.35.05C(2) 08.18.35.06A 08.18.35.06B(1)
85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.06B(1)(b)
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.06B(2)
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.06C(1)
85.00 and 5.00 for each PFD short up to a maximum total of 500.00 per citation 85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.06C(2) (a)
Operating/Give Permission to Operate PWC Not Equipped With Lanyard Cut-Off Switch Operating/Give Permission to Operate PWC Without Lanyard
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.06C(2)(a)
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
79
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT 85.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.18.35.06C(2)(b)
Operating/Give Permission to Operate PWC Without Functional Self Circling Device Operating/Give Permission to Operate PWC Between Sunset and Sunrise Operating PWC in Less Than Reasonable and Prudent Manner Operating/Give Permission to Operate PWC in Excess of 6 Knots Within 100' of Vessel, Shore, Piling, etc. Operating a Vessel While Towing a Waterskier, Etc. With the Operator Younger Than 12 Years Old Operating a Vessel While Towing a Waterskier, Etc. Without an Observer at Least 12 Years Old or a Wide Angle Rear View Mirror Operating a Vessel While Towing a Skier, Etc. Between Sunset and Sunrise Waterskiing, Etc. Between Sunset and Sunrise Operating a Vessel Within 100' of Shore, Piling, Swimmer, Etc.; While Towing a Skier, Etc. Using a Tow Rope Longer Than 75' to Tow Skier, Etc.
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.06D
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.06E 08.18.35.06F
85.00 85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.07A(1)(a)
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.07A(1)(b)
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.07A(2)
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.07A(2) 08.18.35.07B
85.00 85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.07C#1
85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.07C#2 08.18.35.07D(1) 08.18.35.07D(1) 08.18.35.07D(2) 08.18.35.07D(3)
Using a Tow Rope Longer Than 100' to Tow Barefoot Skier Waterskiing, Etc. In a Negligent Manner Waterskiing, Etc. In a Reckless Manner Waterskiing, Etc. With BAC >.07% Waterskiing, Etc. Under the Influence of CDS
85.00 320.00 450.00 Must Appear Must Appear
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
80
OFFENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREPAYABLE FINE AMOUNT Must Appear 85.00 85.00
MAXIMUM PENALTY
08.18.35.07D(4) 08.18.35.07E 08.18.35.08B
Waterskiing, Etc. Under the Influence of CDS and Alcohol Waterskiing, Etc. Without Wearing PFD Operating Sailboard Between Oct. 15 and May 15, Without Wearing Wet or Dry Suit Skin/SCUBA Diving in Prohibited Areas Skin/SCUBA Diving Without Displaying Diver Down Flag Skin/SCUBA Diving Without Displaying Flag That Meets Specified Requirements Failure of Diver to Surface Within 100' of Diver Down Flag Person Born After July 1, 1980, Operating Motorboat Without Having Passed Boating Safety Course Person Born After July 1, 1980, Operating Motorboat Without Having Boating Safety Certificate Available For Inspection Possession of Nonprescription CDS on Lake Project Operating a Vessel While Having a BAC of .07% or Greater
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.09B 08.18.35.09C(1) 08.18.35.09C(2)
85.00 125.00 85.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.09C(3) 08.18.35.10A
85.00 30.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.10B
30.00
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.11A 08.18.35.11B(1)
450.00 Must Appear
1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year 1st/1000 and/or 1 year; 2nd/2000 and/or 2years; 3rd/3000 and/or 3 years 1st/1000 and/or 1 year; 2nd/2000 and/or 2years; 3rd/3000 and/or 3 years 1st/1000 and/or 1 year; 2nd/2000 and/or 2 years; 3rd/3000 and/or 3 years 1st/500; 2nd/1000 and/or 1 year
08.18.35.11B(2)
Operating a Vessel While Under The Influence of CDS
Must Appear
08.18.35.11B(3)
Operating a Vessel While Under The Influence of a Combination of CDS and Alcohol
Must Appear
08.18.36 - .08.18.37
Exceeding Established Speed Limits
85.00
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