ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                               Ch. 83

2.       $20 from the sale of each license under subsection (d)(2) of
this section; and

3.       $225 of the special charter boat license under subsection
(d)(1) of this section.

(iii) The Department shall use the moneys specified in
subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph for:

1.       Achieving the maximum federal fund apportionments;

2.       Management assessment and sportfishing surveys; and

3.       Angler outreach and public fishing information.

(5) In the preparation of plans for the expenditure of license receipts, the
Secretary annually shall solicit the advice and opinions of the Department's Sport
Fisheries Advisory Commission, representative fishing and boating associations, and
other interested parties.

(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 under the age of 16;

(2)     Possesses a valid commercial license;

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

(4)     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;

(5)     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;

(6)     Is fishing pursuant to any special license issued under subsection (d)
of this section;

(7)     (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

(iv) Has, while fishing, a copy of the person's official leave orders;

(8)     Fishes on a free fishing day designated by the Secretary; or

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