Aquatic Scientific Collection Permit Details
Aquatic Scientific Collection Permit
General Info - Statewide Permit
Collection Permits allow the sampling, removal or possession of aquatic organisms from Maryland waters that may not be permitted under commercial or recreational fishing licenses.
This permit covers scientific research or educational projects, collections of display animals, ecological monitoring or in-stream surveys, but may not be used to collect animals for sale or personal use. Please visit our Wildlife and Heritage Service scientific collection permit webpage for collection permits for non-aquatic organisms.
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$10.00
Application cost
Obtaining the Permit
Ready to get your permit? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents
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Legitimate need for education, display or environmental assessment
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Project description
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Project site map
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Timing of collections
Apply for the Permit
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Download form
Download the application .PDF file
Maintaining Your Permit
Renewal and maintenance -
Maintaining your Permit (aka Related forms/requirements to maintain Permit/stay in good standing)
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Annual report of activities due the following Jan 1
Agency/Contact
Permit Issuer - Information
Contact Information
Email: fishcollection.dnr@maryland.gov
Tel: (410) 260-8317 / Fax: (410) 260-8279
Work hours:
Address
Purpose
Why the Permit is required?
Manage
exceptional aquatic collections
Legal Authority
What laws and regulations give Department of Natural Resources the legal authority to issue this approval?
Natural Resources Article, §4-212, Annotated Code of Maryland