{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-natural-resources-4-1031","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Natural Resources § 4–1031","heading":"","body":"(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.\n(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.","path":["Article - Natural Resources"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gnr\u0026section=4-1031","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:08Z","sha256":"e0559cbee1aa1ef740578d3e8d1cb87a2d5f1ca6ba6cf80b902e67bd15ed254b","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-natural-resources-4-1030","next":"us-md/md.-code-natural-resources-4-1032"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}