(a)    (1)    The Department shall adopt regulations to establish fishing areas where a trout stamp is required.

(2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a person may not fish or possess trout in an area established in paragraph (1) of this subsection unless the person first obtains a trout stamp in addition to an angler’s license.

(3)    A trout stamp is not required of the following:

(i)    A holder of a current resident consolidated senior sport fishing license issued under § 4–216 of this title;

(ii)    A holder of a lifetime complimentary angler’s license for 100% service connected disabled American veterans or former prisoners of war issued under § 4–607(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle;

(iii)    A person authorized by a disability exemption issued under § 4–217 of this title;

(iv)    Any resident serving in the armed forces of the United States while on leave in the State, during the resident’s leave period, if, while angling, the resident possesses a copy of the resident’s official leave order; or

(v)    A person under 16 years of age.

(4)    The stamp may be obtained from the Department or an authorized agent of the Department.

(b)    A person is not required to have a trout stamp to possess trout taken from:

(1)    Any privately owned lake or pond that is stocked with trout artificially propagated by commercial hatcheries or purchased from persons licensed to sell fish; or

(2)    Any fee fishing lake or pond operated under § 4–11A–20 of this title.

(c)    The following annual trout stamp fees shall apply:

(1)    Resident    $5

(2)    Nonresident    $10