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§ 10-424. Injuries or damages to persons or property

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: June 1, 2018

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 10. Wildlife (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Hunting Restrictions--in General (Refs & Annos)
Effective: June 1, 2018
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-424
§ 10-424. Injuries or damages to persons or property
Currentness
In general
(a) While engaged in hunting or pursuing any wildlife or unprotected birds or mammals, a person may not:
(1) Carelessly or negligently shoot, wound, or kill another person; or
(2) Intentionally or willfully destroy or damage:
(i) Any real property, personal property, or farm livestock of another person; or
(ii) A domesticated animal that is in a safety zone established under § 10-410(g) of this subtitle.
Prohibition on organized contest for prizes or monetary awards for which unprotected birds are launched by mechanical or manual means
(b)(1) A person may not conduct or participate in an organized contest for prizes or monetary awards for which unprotected birds are launched by mechanical or manual means as targets for the contest participants.
(2) This subsection does not apply:
(i) To the lethal taking of unprotected birds to protect or manage public or private property, domestic animals, livestock, or wildlife; or
(ii) During an otherwise authorized hunting or dog training activity.
(3) A person is subject to a fine of $25 for each unprotected bird killed in violation of this subsection.

Credits

Added by Acts 1988, c. 545. Amended by Acts 1992, c. 23; Acts 1993, c. 53; Acts 2013, c. 600, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 601, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2018, c. 670, § 1, eff. June 1, 2018.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-424, MD NAT RES § 10-424
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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