COMAR 08.02.23.05. Aquaculture Pilot Program

A. The Department may conduct pilot projects to demonstrate and evaluate new approaches to managing shellfish aquaculture in the State.

B. The Department may select and designate certain persons named on a Shellfish Aquaculture Harvester Permit or Shellfish Aquaculture Harvester Registration Card to participate in a pilot project. A participating permittee or registrant shall:

(1) Apply for a pilot program permit on forms provided by the Department;

(2) Have a pilot program permit in order to participate in a pilot program;

(3) Comply with any conditions of the permit; and

(4) Be eliminated from the pilot project at the discretion of the Department.

C. The Department shall:

(1) Develop pilot projects in cooperation with the aquaculture industry; and

(2) Provide adequate notice of a pilot program through various media so that an interested individual has a reasonable opportunity to be informed.