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MD SB610
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Mautz
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AI Summary
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Expands the commercial blue and flathead catfish license to allow blue catfish to be caught using either a finfish trotline or a gill net with mesh size of no more than 7 inches in Maryland's tidal waters
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Flathead catfish may still only be caught using a finfish trotline under this license
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Renames the license from "commercial blue and flathead catfish finfish trotline license" to "commercial blue and flathead catfish license" to reflect the expanded gear options
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License costs $15 annually, runs from September 1 through August 31, and does not require the holder to also have a tidal fish license
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Designated as an emergency bill, taking effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Department of Natural Resources - Commercial Blue and Flathead Catfish Finfish Trotline License - Alterations
Licenses
Last Action
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
2/10/2026