Maryland § 10-2B-02

§ 10-2B-02.

    (a)    This subtitle applies to any sale or transfer of ownership that occurs in the course of a commercial transaction for which:

        (1)    The buyer takes physical possession of the covered animal species part or product in the State; or

        (2)    The seller is located in the State.

    (b)    This subtitle does not apply to:

        (1)    Federal or State law enforcement activity;

        (2)    Duties mandated by federal or State law;

        (3)    Activity expressly authorized by federal law; or

        (4)    A covered animal species part or product that is a fixed component of:

            (i)    An antique that is not made wholly or primarily from the covered animal species part or product, provided that:

                1.    The antique status is established by the owner or seller through documentation showing provenance and that the covered animal species part or product is at least 100 years old; and

                2.    The total weight of the covered animal species part or product is less than 200 grams; or

            (ii)    A musical instrument, knife, or firearm, provided that:

                1.    The covered animal species part or product was legally acquired;

                2.    The covered animal species part or product is a fixed or integral part of the item; and

                3.    The total weight of the covered animal species part or product is less than 20% of the total weight of the musical instrument, knife, or firearm.