(a) The Department shall make available and, on request, issue any license or stamp authorized under §§ 4-604, 4-614, 4-745, or 10-301(g) of this article in a digital or electronic format.

(b) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, an individual may satisfy any requirement under this article to possess or display a license or stamp issued under §§ 4-604, 4-614, 4-745, or 10-301(g) of this article by possessing or displaying the document in a digital or electronic format as provided by the Department.

(2) An annual special Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license shall be permanently affixed to a boat in accordance with § 4-745(d)(2) of this article.