Requirements as specified in Regulation:
High-intensity wide angle retroreflective tape.
Figure 1: A representation of a pound net where the two end stakes are topped with three bands of orange retro-reflective tape and every other inside stake is topped with a single band of white retro-reflective tape. The purpose of this image is to show the pound net lighting or marking requirements as described in COMAR 08.02.05.01(E).
A light at the head of the pound net.
Figure 2: A representation of a pound net where the end of the head of the pound net is topped with a light visible from all directions. The purpose of this image is to show the pound net lighting or marking requirements as described in COMAR 08.02.05.01(E).
The owner of a pound net shall mark the pound net while the stakes are in the water, regardless of whether the nets are attached, as follows:
(1) The stake at the head of a pound net shall be marked by a light that is functional between sunset and sunrise, which shall be:
(a) Placed on the stake at least 6 feet above normal high water; and (b) Visible in all directions for at least 1 mile on a clear night; or
(2) The stake of a pound net shall be marked with retro-reflective tape, as specified by the Department, which is placed on the stake at least 6 feet above normal high water in the following areas and manner:
(a) On all State waters, except for Potomac River tributaries: (i) The stake at each end of the pound net shall be marked with three 4-inch bands of orange retro-reflective tape which do not overlap, and (ii) The stakes between the two end stakes, at intervals not greater than 150 feet apart, shall be marked with a single 4-inch band of white retro-reflective tape; and
(b) On Potomac River tributaries: (i) The end stake closest to the channel and on the right side of channel when entering from a seaward direction, shall be marked with three 4-inch bands of red retro-reflective tape, which do not overlap, and the opposite end stake shall be marked with three 4-inch bands of green retro-reflective tape which do not overlap, (ii) The end stake closest to the channel and on the left side of the channel when entering from a seaward direction shall be marked with three 4-inch bands of green retro-reflective tape which do not overlap, and the opposite end stake shall be marked with three 4-inch bands of red retro-reflective tape which do not overlap, and (iii) At least three stakes between the two end stakes, at intervals not greater than 150 feet apart, shall be marked with a single 4-inch band of white retro-reflective tape.
For further information, email
Casey Marker or call 410-279-8369.
