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§ 10-426. Hunting with guns or devices via Internet connection prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural Resources

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 10. Wildlife (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Hunting Restrictions--in General (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-426
§ 10-426. Hunting with guns or devices via Internet connection prohibited
Currentness
In general
(a) A person may not shoot at or kill a bird or animal in the State with a gun or other device operated or accessed via an Internet connection.
Prima facie evidence of offense
(b) Accessing, regulating access to, or regulating the control of a gun or device capable of being operated in violation of this section shall be prima facie evidence of the commission of an offense under this section.
Fines and penalties
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
License revocation
(d) The hunting privilege or hunting license of a person convicted of violating this section shall be revoked, and the person shall be denied the privilege of hunting in the State for at least 2 years and not more than 5 years.

Credits

Added by Acts 2006, c. 29, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-426, MD NAT RES § 10-426
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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