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MD SB610

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mautz

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Flathead catfish may still only be caught using a finfish trotline under this license

  • 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

  • License costs $15 annually, runs from September 1 through August 31, and does not require the holder to also have a tidal fish license

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment2/5/2026

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