(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