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Supplement to the Code of Public General Laws of Maryland, 1898
Volume 391, Page 451   View pdf image (33K)
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ART. 72] OYSTERS. 451

ARTICLE LXXII.

OYSTERS.

Tonging.

1. Tonging license. Limit of such
license.
2. What such license shall state.
Cost of license
3. Oath of applicant for license.
4. Comptroller to furnish blank
licenses, clerk to account for
licenses issued and return un-
used licenses. Fees to be
placed to credit of "Oyster
Fund. " When licenses shall
expire.
5. Penalty for catching oysters
without license.
6. Catching oysters with rakes or
tongs, unlawful, in what
waters. Penalty for such mis-
demeanor.

Culling
7. Provision in regard to culling
oysters
8. Penalty for possessing uncalled
oysters.
9. Measurement of oyster cargo
Duty of inspector.
10. Vessel to be kept at wharf until
the cargo is inspected. Form
of certificate to be given by
inspector. Penalty for violat-
ing this provision.
10 A. Purchaser to deduct value of
excess of uncalled oysters.
11. Penalty for evading in any man-
ner the provisions of this
article.
12. Measurers and inspectors to en-
force these provisions.
13. Penalty for refusing to allow
inspection.

Time for Taking Oysters.

14. Time when it shall not be lawful
to catch oysters; proviso.
15. Penalties prescribed for violation
of sections 7, 8, 12, 14, and 15.
16. Catching oysters on Sunday or
at night, unlawful; penalty.
17. Disposition of fines under the
provisions of this article.

Dredging.

IB. Using steamer in catching
oysters, unlawful; penalty.
19. Dredging license. Exempted
waters. Transfer of license
in case of sale of boat.
20. Dredging on unlicensed vessels,
unlawful. Scoop or dredge on
board such vessel shall be
prima facie evidence.
21. Oath of owner of boat. Penalty
for violating this provision.
22. Cost of boat license. Commander
of State fishery force to
inspect vessel. Proviso.
23. Penalty for violating provisions
of sections 18 to 20 inclusive.
24. Arrest of offenders.
25. What firearms may be allowed
on vessels. Penalty for violo-
lation.
26. Sheriffs and constables to arrest
any person violating these pro-
visions and seize boat.
27. When vessel shall be forfeited.
Sale of vessel. Application
of proceeds of sale. Proviso.
Right of appeal. Persons
having lien may file petition.
28. Sale of boats of non-residents.
Proviso.



 

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