Maryland § 10-418
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-418, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-418.
(a) This section does not apply to any person who:
(1) Hunts deer with a bow and arrow during the season restricted to hunting with a bow and arrow;
(2) Hunts game birds or mammals during the open season using falcons, hawks, or owls; or
(3) Hunts or accompanies, aids, or assists another person hunting the following species:
(i) Wetland game birds;
(ii) Fur–bearing mammals;
(iii) Crows;
(iv) Doves; or
(v) Wild turkeys.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a person who hunts any wildlife and a person who accompanies, aids, or assists another person in a field, wooded area, marsh, or on the water to hunt any wildlife shall wear:
(1) A cap of a solid daylight fluorescent orange or daylight fluorescent pink color;
(2) A vest, jacket, or jacket containing back and front panels of at least 250 square inches of a solid daylight fluorescent orange or daylight fluorescent pink color; or
(3) An outer garment of camouflage fluorescent orange or pink worn above the waist which contains at least 50 percent daylight fluorescent orange or daylight fluorescent pink color.
(c) By regulation, the Department may define the terms:
(1) “Daylight fluorescent orange” consistent with the recommendations of the North American Association of Hunter Safety Coordinators; and
(2) “Daylight fluorescent pink”.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-418
What does Maryland Code § 10-418 cover?
Section 10-418 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 § 10-418?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 10-418 apply to my situation?
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