Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 08 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Subtitle 02 - FISHERIES SERVICE
Chapter 08.02.13 - Fishing Licenses-Point Assignment, License Revocation and Suspension Schedule and Criteria, and Hearing Procedure
Section 08.02.13.07 - Commercial Charter Boat and Fishing Guide License Suspension Schedule
Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 12, June 13, 2025
A. A person guiding fishing parties in Maryland in any capacity shall be notified that their tidal fish license, authorization, or entitlement to guide fishing parties may be subject to suspension or revocation whenever that fishing guide has been convicted for violating any of the provisions described in Regulation .08D-J of this chapter.
B. Before the Department imposes a suspension or revocation under this regulation, an individual is entitled to a contested case hearing upon request in accordance with Natural Resources Article, § 4-701, Annotated Code of Maryland. The Department may agree to a period of suspension or revocation with a fishing guide before proceeding to a contested case hearing.
C. The Department may enter into a Consent Agreement for a period of suspension or revocation with a person who waives their right to a contested case hearing.
D. A lesser penalty may be imposed at the Department's discretion including consideration of the person's disciplinary record, an agreement to comply with any conditions that the Department may reasonably require, and any other mitigating circumstances.
E. Suspension and Revocation Schedule.
Number of Points Accumulated in Any 2-Year Period | Maximum Period of Suspension or Revocation |
10 | 30-day suspension |
15 | 60-day suspension |
20 | 90-day suspension |
25 | 180-day suspension |
30 | 365-day suspension |
35 | Revocation |
F. When a fishing guide's tidal fish license, authorization, or entitlement to guide fishing parties is suspended or revoked under Regulation .07 or .08 of this chapter, that fishing guide is not and may not be authorized to guide fishing parties or work for a guided fishing party during the suspension or revocation period.
G. The Department may withhold approval of any change to a tidal fish license under Natural Resources Article, § 4-701, Annotated Code of Maryland until a pending administrative action involving that person is resolved.