Thursday, February 16, 2006

 

The public comment period for the proposed bait regulations printed in the Maryland Register on January 20, 2006 has been extended from February 21, 2006 to March 6, 2006. The proposed bait regulation implements Natural Resources Article, §4-702, Annotated Code of Maryland. Specifically, the proposal creates a new chapter to list the species and numbers of bait finfish that may be caught and sold from tidal waters without a license, the methods of catching those fish, and a registration process. If you would like to receive a copy of the proposed regulation or make comments, please contact Tamara O’Connell or Harley Speir, Fisheries Service, B-2, Tawes State Office Building, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, or call (410) 260-8260, or fax to (410) 260-8278 or email to tloconnell@dnr.state.md.us. Comments must be received by March 6, 2006.