Ch. 40 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(3) Any group of disabled or convalescent patients organized and under
the care and supervision of the American Red Cross, which upon the request of the
American Red Cross, is authorized by the Department to fish for any recreational
purpose in the nontidal waters;

(4) Any resident serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, while
on leave in the State, during his leave period, if, while angling, he possesses a copy of
his official leave orders; [and]

(5) Any patient who is under treatment by a state-approved mental health
facility, and any individual who attends or resides in a state-approved retardation
facility, provided the administrator of the facility certifies that the patient or individual
is engaged in an approved therapeutic program which would involve a fishing activity;
AND

(6) A PERSON WHO FISHES IN NONTIDAL WATERS OF THE
STATE ON FREE FISHING DAYS DESIGNATED BY THE SECRETARY.

4-745.

(c) A person may fish for finfish in the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries
without a Chesapeake Bay sport fishing license if the person:

(1) Is 65 years of age or older;

(2) Is less than 16 years of age;

(3) Possesses a valid commercial license;

(4) Is fishing from private real property as an owner, family member of an
owner, or nonpaying guest of an owner;

(5) Is fishing with a hook and line from a public bridge or public pier
which has been designated by the Department as a free fishing area;

(6) Holds a valid tidal water sport fishing license issued by the State of
Virginia, Potomac River Fisheries Commission, or District of Columbia, provided that
this exemption shall not take effect until the Secretary has published notice in the
Maryland Register of the Secretary's determination that the Virginia, Potomac River
Fisheries Commission, or District of Columbia requirements for a tidal water sport
fishing license are substantially similar to and reciprocal with the Chesapeake Bay sport
fishing license requirements of this section;

(7) Is fishing pursuant to any special license issued under subsection (d) of
this section; [or]

(8) (i) Is on active duty with the armed forces of the United States;

(ii) Is a resident of this State;

(iii) Is on leave from the armed forces; and

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