(a) A person may not catch shrimp for commercial purposes unless the person first obtains a license from the Department.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, the Department may adopt regulations:

(i) Governing any aspect of the shrimp fishery; and

(ii) Establishing and implementing a pilot program related to fishing for shrimp.

(2) Regulations adopted under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection may authorize the Department to establish for the shrimp fishery by public notice:

(i) Closed areas;

(ii) Catch limits;

(iii) Seasons;

(iv) Size limits;

(v) Gear restrictions; and

(vi) Reporting requirements.