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Assent Language - Maryland
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The State assents to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes,” approved August 9, 1950, Public Law 681,…
Assent Language - Maryland
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The State assents to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the state in wildlife-restoration projects, and for other purposes”, approved on September 2, 1937, Public Law 415, 75th Congress,…
Definition of Hunting - Maryland
(Definitions)
(k)(1) “Hunt” means to pursue, capture, catch, kill, gig, trap, shoot, or attempt to pursue, capture, catch, kill, gig, trap, or shoot, or in any manner reduce any bird or mammal to personal possession. (2) “Hunt” excludes the sport of fox chasing.
Definition of Trapping - Maryland
(Definitions)
(k)(1) “Hunt” means to pursue, capture, catch, kill, gig, trap, shoot, or attempt to pursue, capture, catch, kill, gig, trap, or shoot, or in any manner reduce any bird or mammal to personal possession.
Endangered Species - Definitions - Maryland
(Protected Species)
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. Conserve (b)(1) “Conserve” means to use all methods and procedures for the purpose of increasing the number of individuals within species or populations up to the optimum carrying…
Endangered Species - Enforcement and Penalties - Maryland
(Protected Species)
Fines and penalties (a) Any person who violates the provisions of § 10-2A-05 of this subtitle, fails to procure any permit required by § 10-2A-05 of this subtitle, or violates the terms of any permit shall be fined not more than $1,000 or be…
Endangered Species - Funding Provisions - Maryland
(Protected Species)
Definitions (a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (3)(i) “Birdwatching” means identifying, studying, and recording the presence of wild birds in their natural surroundings. (ii) “Birdwatching” does not include…
Endangered Species - Habitat Provisions - Maryland
(Protected Species)
License to authorize nonwater-dependent project located on State wetlands (b)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Board of Public Works may not issue a license to…
Endangered Species - Listing Authority and Process - Maryland
(Protected Species)
Construction with Endangered Species Act (a) Any species of wildlife or plant determined to be endangered species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act shall be deemed to be an endangered species under the provisions of this subtitle and any species…
Endangered Species - Permitting Process - Maryland
(Protected Species)
Federal permits, permits from other states (e) Any endangered species of wildlife or plant which enters the State from another state or from a point outside the territorial limits of the United States and which is transported to a point within or…
Endangered Species - Protections and Prohibited Actions - Maryland
(Protected Species)
Take (k) “Take” means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct.; Prohibited actions relating to endangered wildlife species (c) Except as provided in subsection (f) of…
Endangered Species - Statement of Policy - Maryland
(Protected Species)
Legislative findings (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) It is the policy of the State to conserve species of wildlife for human enjoyment, for scientific purposes, and to insure their perpetuation as viable components of their ecosystems(,)...
Invertebrates - Crustaceans - Maryland
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(a) Restrictions on possession, landing, etc. of lobster or lobster parts; minimum size limits. -- The Department may adopt rules and regulations to: (1) Restrict the possession, landing, selling, or transporting of any lobster or lobster parts;
Invertebrates - Crustaceans - Maryland
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(a) Restrictions on possession, landing, etc. of lobster or lobster parts; minimum size limits. -- The Department may adopt rules and regulations to:...
Invertebrates - Included in Definitions - Maryland
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(j) Fish. -- "Fish" means finfish, crustaceans, mollusks, and amphibians and reptiles which spend the majority of their life cycle in water and any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of these species.
Invertebrates - Included in Definitions? - Maryland
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(j) Fish. -- "Fish" means finfish, crustaceans, mollusks, and amphibians and reptiles which spend the majority of their life cycle in water and any part, egg, offspring, or dead body of any of these species...
Invertebrates - Insects - Maryland
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(a) In general. -- The Secretary shall issue a permit to an applicant that authorizes an incidental taking of the endangered Puritan Tiger Beetle if: (1) The applicant submits a conservation plan to the Department that specifies:
Invertebrates - Insects - Maryland
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(a) In general. -- The Secretary shall issue a permit to an applicant that authorizes an incidental taking of the endangered Puritan Tiger Beetle if: (1) The applicant submits a conservation plan to the Department that specifies:...
Jurisdiction for Swine - Definition - Maryland
(Invasive Species)
(a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. (d) “Department” means the State Department of Agriculture. (f) “Livestock” means living or dead cattle, equines, goats...
Jurisdiction for Swine - Legislative Declaration - Maryland
(Invasive Species)
It is the intent of the General Assembly that each animal in the State be protected from intentional cruelty, including animals that are: (1) privately owned(,) (2) strays(,) (3) domesticated(,)...
Maryland - Agency Mandate
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(b) It is the intention of the General Assembly, in providing for a Department of Natural Resources, to establish a State department which, in addition to its other functions, shall: (1) Review and evaluate all natural resources policies, plans,…
Maryland - Agency Rule Making Authority
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(g) The Secretary is responsible for promulgating rules and regulations for the Department. He shall review and have the power to approve, disapprove, issue, or revise the rules and regulations of every unit of the Department.
Maryland - Creation of Agency
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(a) There is a Department of Natural Resources, established as a principal department of the State government. The head of the Department is the Secretary of Natural Resources, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the…
Maryland - Directors and Commissioners
(Public Trust and Agencies)
(a) There is a Department of Natural Resources, established as a principal department of the State government. The head of the Department is the Secretary of Natural Resources, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the…
Maryland - Hunter Education
(Education)
(a)(1)(i) On or after July 1, 1977 a person under 18 years of age may not procure a hunting license or hunt in the State, unless the person has first been issued a certificate of competency in firearms and hunter safety. (ii) On or after July 1,…
Maryland - Jurisdiction for Cats
(Invasive Species)
(d) A Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer shall and any other person may destroy any cat found hunting any game bird or mammal or protected bird or mammal. A cause of action for damages cannot be maintained for this act.
Maryland - Trapper Education
(Education)
A. Certificate Required. (1) Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, on or after August 1, 2007, an individual shall obtain a certificate of trapper education from the Service or a designee of the Service before trapping or attempting to…
Public Ownership - Fish and Coastal Waters - Maryland
(Public Trust and Agencies)
a) Except where granted to and assumed by the federal government under a constitutional grant from the people of this State, sovereignty in the space above the lands and waters of this State rests in this State. Ownership of space above lands and…
Public Ownership - Wildlife and Land - Maryland
(Public Trust and Agencies)
(1) Forests, streams, valleys, wetlands, parks, and scenic, historic, and recreation areas of the State are basic assets and their proper use, development, and preservation are necessary to protect and promote the health, safety, economy, and general…
Public Ownership - Wildlife Compact - Maryland
(Public Trust and Agencies)
(1) Wildlife resources are managed in trust by the respective states for the benefit of all residents and visitors;
Reptiles & Amphibians - Authority/Jurisdiction - Maryland
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The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to restrict, permit, or prohibit the catching, possessing, purchasing, transporting, or exporting of snapping turtles.; The Department shall adopt regulations governing the conservation of diamondback…
Reptiles & Amphibians - Definition - Maryland
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(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (d) “Department” means Department of Natural Resources. (t) “Secretary” means Secretary of Natural Resources...
Reptiles & Amphibians - Enforcement and Penalties - Maryland
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(b)(1) A person may not import into the State, offer for sale, trade, barter, possess, breed, or exchange a live:...
Reptiles & Amphibians - Prohibited Actions and Protections - Maryland
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Import, offer for sale, trade, barter, possess, breed, or exchange certain live animals prohibited (b)(1) A person may not import into the State, offer for sale, trade, barter, possess, breed, or exchange a live:...
Search and Seizure - Creatures Illegally Possessed - Maryland
(Law Enforcement)
A Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer, upon arresting any person for violating any provision of this title or any regulation adopted pursuant to this title, may seize every bird, mammal, reptile, and amphibian unlawfully…
Search and Seizure - Creatures Illegally Possessed - Maryland
(Law Enforcement)
If any Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that any person possesses any bird, mammal, amphibian, or reptile or any device in violation of this title, the officer shall go before any District…
Search and Seizure - Creatures Illegally Possessed - Maryland
(Law Enforcement)
(a) In addition to any other penalty provided by the provisions of this title, the Secretary may revoke or suspend any license, permit, or certificate issued to any person pursuant to this subtitle if the Secretary finds the person or a guest of the…
Search and Seizure - Creatures Illegally Possessed - Maryland
(Law Enforcement)
If any Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that any person possesses any fish or any device in violation of this title, the officer shall go before any District Court judge of the county in…
Search and Seizure - Equipment and Vehicles - Maryland
(Law Enforcement)
(a) A Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer, upon arresting any person for violating any provision of this title or any regulation adopted pursuant to this title, may seize any device, equipment, conveyance, or property…
Search and Seizure - Equipment and Vehicles - Maryland
(Law Enforcement)
(a) If a Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that any species of wildlife or any device is possessed in violation of this title, and it is not possible or feasible to secure a search warrant…
Search and Seizure - Equipment and Vehicles - Maryland
(Law Enforcement)
(a) If a Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that any fish or device is possessed, in violation of this title, and it is not possible or feasible to secure a search warrant in time to seize…
Search and Seizure - Special Officers - Maryland
(Law Enforcement)
(a) Any person who violates the provisions of § 10-2A-05 of this subtitle, fails to procure any permit required by § 10-2A-05 of this subtitle, or violates the terms of any permit shall be fined not more than $1,000 or be imprisoned not more than 1…
Wildlife Diseases - Authority & Jurisdiction - Maryland
(Wildlife Disease and Rehab)
The forester shall: . . . (4) Enlist the cooperation of landowners in protection of their forests from fire, insects, and disease; (a) If a bird dies while in the possession of a permit holder, the permit holder shall freeze the bird immediately. In…
Wildlife Diseases - Permitting Provisions - Maryland
(Wildlife Disease and Rehab)
(c)(1) The Department, by regulation, shall govern and prescribe the size of the area, the method of hunting, the open and closed seasons, the release, possession, and use of propagated wildlife, and any reports the Department deems necessary. (2)…