Ch. 77                                     1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(vi) Applies to exchange a current license issued under §
4-701(d)(1)(iv) of this subtitle to catch crabs for sale with more than 50 crab pots for a
limited license to catch crabs for sale;

(vii) Applies for a new tidal fish license under § 4-701 of this subtitle
within 1 year of completion of active military service; or

(viii) Applies to renew a tidal fish license to provide services as a
fishing guide under § 4-210 of this title in the Atlantic Ocean, its seaside bays, and their
tidal tributaries, including a license on inactive status that was valid on September 1,
1993.

(b)     Unless an applicant complies with the provisions of this section, the
Department may not issue a new fishing license:

(1)     After September 1, 1988, to catch crabs for sale, finfish, oysters, or
clams;

(2)     After September 1, 1992, to provide services as a fishing guide under §
4-210 of this title in the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries; or

(3)     After September 1, 1993 to provide services as a fishing guide under §
4-210 of this title in the Atlantic Ocean, its seaside bays, and their tributaries.

(c)     Before the Department may issue to a person a new tidal fish license, the
person must:

(1)     Register with the Department on a form provided by the Department at
least 2 years before the year of license issuance;

(2)     Supply verifiable evidence of any federal license that is issued in the
applicant's name by the U.S. Coast Guard to operate a vessel carrying passengers for hire;
and

(3)     Pay all applicable tidal fish license fees set under § 4-701 of this subtitle
at the time of registration.

(d)     An applicant is not required to pass a test to obtain a new tidal fish license
under this section.

Article - State Government

9-1107.

(a)     (1) The Council consists of 28 members appointed by the Governor.

(2) Of the 28 members, 15 of the members shall be individuals with
disabilities.

(b)     Of the 28 Council members:

(1)     1 shall be a member of the State Senate;

(2)     1 shall be a member of the House of Delegates;

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