# COMAR 08.02.23.05: COMAR 08.02.23.05. Aquaculture Pilot Program

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_08_02_23_05

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 08.02.23.05
- **Heading:** COMAR 08.02.23.05. Aquaculture Pilot Program
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / Subtitle 02 FISHERIES SERVICE / Chapter 23 Shellfish Aquaculture and Leasing / COMAR 08.02.23.05

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 08.02.23.01 COMAR 08.02.23.01. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_08_02_23_01.md)
- [COMAR 08.02.23.02 COMAR 08.02.23.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_08_02_23_02.md)
- [COMAR 08.02.23.03 COMAR 08.02.23.03. Commercial Lease Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_08_02_23_03.md)
- [COMAR 08.02.23.04 COMAR 08.02.23.04. Shellfish Aquaculture Harvester Permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_08_02_23_04.md)
- [COMAR 08.02.23.05 COMAR 08.02.23.05. Aquaculture Pilot Program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_08_02_23_05.md)
- [COMAR 08.02.23.06 COMAR 08.02.23.06. Pre-Approved Leasing Areas in the Coastal Bays](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_08_02_23_06.md)
- [COMAR 08.02.23.07 COMAR 08.02.23.07. Demonstration Lease Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_08_02_23_07.md)
- [COMAR 08.02.23.08 COMAR 08.02.23.08. Shellfish Nursery Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_08_02_23_08.md)

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