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§ 10-907. Falconry permits

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural Resources

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 10. Wildlife (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 9. Captive Wildlife (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-907
§ 10-907. Falconry permits
Currentness
In general
(a) Any person desiring to take alive, possess, train, fly, and hunt with falcons, hawks, or owls shall first obtain a falconry permit from the Secretary.
Permit qualifications
(b) The Secretary may issue a falconry permit, on the payment of a reasonable fee, to any properly accredited person who:
(1) Is at least 14 years old;
(2) Has demonstrated adequate knowledge and training in the care and handling of birds of prey; and
(3) Possesses facilities demonstrated to be of sufficient design and size to properly maintain the permitted wildlife in captivity.
Regulations
(c) The Secretary may adopt regulations governing the issuance, revocation, terms, and conditions of the permit.
Hunting game birds or mammals
(d) The birds authorized under this permit shall be used only for the sport of hunting game birds or mammals during the open season.

Credits

Added by Acts 1986, c. 805, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 2, eff. Feb. 16, 1990.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-907, MD NAT RES § 10-907
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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