Maryland § 10-312

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-312, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10-312.

    (a)    The Department shall suspend a person’s hunter’s license if the license is used or presented to a law enforcement officer by a person other than the person to whom the license was issued, pending the disposition of a criminal proceeding against the other person.

    (b)    In addition to any penalty provided in this title, if any person is convicted of hunting without a proper hunter’s license in the person’s possession, or using another person’s hunter’s license, the hunter’s license shall be rendered void. The person upon whom the hunter’s license is found and the licensee may not procure a hunter’s license the following hunting license year. However, this section does not apply to a licensee who does not knowingly give the licensee’s license to another.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-312

What does Maryland Code § 10-312 cover?

Section 10-312 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maryland § 10-312?

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Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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