COMAR 08.02.14.06. Application Procedures

A. One or more of the activities specified in Regulation .05A may be requested in the same application.

B. On an application form provided by the Department, a person who wishes to engage in aquaculture or aquacultural activities in Maryland (referred to as “applicant”) shall provide the:

(1) Name and address of the applicant;

(2) Type and location of the facility or proposed facility, if any;

(3) Species of fish or aquatic plant for which a permit is sought;

(4) Type of water supply and location of nearest body of water that has an inlet or outlet water flow;

(5) Type of aquacultural activity or activities proposed; and

(6) Estimate of production capacity.

C. As part of the application process, the applicant shall:

(1) Furnish information the Department requires concerning the proposed source of any stocks of fish to be used in the proposed aquacultural activity. If unknown at time of application, a permit may require that the Department be notified in advance of receipt of any shipment of fish.

(2) Furnish information concerning the health status of any proposed stock of fish, including certifications acceptable to the Department. If unknown at the time of application, a permit shall require the certifications before shipment or receipt of any shipment of fish.

(3) Furnish any other information concerning the proposed activity necessary to complete the application.

(4) Allow the Department to inspect at reasonable hours the site of any proposed aquaculture facility.