§ 4-1031. Possession of undersized hard-shell clams

MD Nat Res Code § 4-1031 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this section, “transverse dimension” means the measurement across both shells of a hard–shell clam at the widest point perpendicular to the hinge line where the two shells meet.

(b)    A clam dealer may possess hard–shell clams having a transverse dimension of less than the size required by the Department if the dealer offers a bill of lading approved by the Department as proof that all clams were caught in waters outside the State.