Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4–2A–05.1

When the Secretary removes the moratoriums on the taking, possession, sale, and transporting of striped bass or rockfish, the Secretary:

(1) Shall allow sport fishermen and commercial fishermen to take, possess, sell, and transport striped bass or rockfish; but

(2) May not remove the moratoriums for sport fishermen or commercial fishermen without removing the same moratoriums for the other group of fishermen.