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§ 10-2B-01. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: October 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 10. Wildlife (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2b. Wildlife Trafficking Prevention (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2022
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-2B-01
§ 10-2B-01. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Bona fide scientific or educational institution
(b) “Bona fide scientific or educational institution” means an institution that establishes educational or scientific tax-exempt status through documentation from the Internal Revenue Service.
Covered animal species
(c) “Covered animal species” means any species of:
(1) Bonobo;
(2) Cheetah;
(3) Chimpanzee;
(4) Elephant;
(5) Giraffe;
(6) Gorilla;
(7) Hippopotamus;
(8) Jaguar;
(9) Leopard;
(10) Lion;
(11) Mammoth;
(12) Mastodon;
(13) Orangutan;
(14) Pangolin;
(15) Rhinoceros;
(16) Sea turtle; or
(17) Tiger.
Covered animal species part or product
(d) “Covered animal species part or product” means any item that contains or is wholly or partly made from a covered animal species.
Musical instrument
(e) “Musical instrument” includes a string instrument or bow, a wind or percussion instrument, or a piano.
Sell
(f)(1) “Sell” means any act of selling, trading, or bartering for monetary or nonmonetary consideration.
(2) “Sell” does not include a nonmonetary transfer of ownership by way of gift, donation, or bequest.

Credits

Added by Acts 2022, c. 235, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 236, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-2B-01, MD NAT RES § 10-2B-01
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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