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§ 10-427. Organized killing contests prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: July 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 10. Wildlife (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Hunting Restrictions--in General (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2021
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-427
§ 10-427. Organized killing contests prohibited
In general
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person may not sponsor, conduct, or participate in a contest organized in the State that has the objective of killing a coyote, fox, or raccoon for prizes or monetary rewards.
Construction of section
(b) This section may not be construed to prohibit:
(1) A landowner or the landowner's agent or lessee from killing coyotes, foxes, or raccoons on property of the landowner, provided that the killing is not part of an organized contest; or
(2) Lawful dog training or dog performance competitions.
Penalty
(c) A person is subject to a fine of $50 for each coyote, fox, or raccoon killed in violation of subsection (a) of this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 2021, c. 684, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 10-427, MD NAT RES § 10-427
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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