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§ 10-909. Scientific collection 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, § 10-909
§ 10-909. Scientific collection permits
Currentness
Permit required to collect wildlife, nests, or eggs for scientific or educational purposes
(a) Any properly accredited person of known scientific attainment desiring to collect wildlife, nests, or eggs from the wild for scientific or educational purposes shall first obtain a scientific collection permit from the Secretary.
Issuance of permit
(b) The Secretary may issue a scientific collecting permit, on the payment of a reasonable fee, to any properly accredited person who has demonstrated a legitimate scientific or educational need for the requested wildlife.
Regulations
(c) The Secretary may adopt regulations governing the issuance, revocation, terms, and conditions of the permit.
Permit expiration
(d) The permit:
(1) Shall expire December 31 of the issuing year; and
(2) May not be transferred to another person.
Voiding a permit
(e) The permit becomes void on proof that the permittee has:
(1) Captured or killed any wildlife;
(2) Taken any nests or eggs for other than scientific or educational purposes; or
(3) Taken or possessed any wildlife, nests, or eggs not authorized by the permit.

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, § 10-909, MD NAT RES § 10-909
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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