COMAR 08.02.13.01. Purpose and Definitions
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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Subtitle 02 FISHERIES SERVICE › Chapter 13 Fishing Licenses — Point Assignment, License Revocation and Suspension Schedule and Criteria, and Hearing Procedure › COMAR 08.02.13.01
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A. This chapter establishes suspension and revocation criteria for fishing privileges under Natural Resources Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland .
B. Definitions.
(1) For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2) Terms Defined.
(a) “Conviction” includes:
(i) A guilty verdict or accepted plea of nolo contendere;
(ii) An admission of guilt to any charge made by the prepayment of the applicable fine instead of appearing for trial; or
(iii) Each charged violation merged into a conviction.
(b) “Entitlement to engage in a particular activity or activities under a tidal fish license” means the privilege to engage in commercial fishing activities without holding a tidal fish license and includes the privilege to work as a crew member or other assistant to a tidal fish licensee.
(c) “Revocation” means the act of the Department permanently rescinding a fishing license, authorization, or entitlement and thereby permanently prohibiting a person from engaging in a fishing activity or activities under any circumstances.
(d) “Suspension” means the act of the Department temporarily rescinding a fishing license, authorization, or entitlement and thereby temporarily prohibiting a person from engaging in a fishing activity or activities under any circumstances.
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