Maryland § 10-502

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-502, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10-502.

    (a)    Any nonresident of the State who desires to trap furbearers, except otter or beaver, first shall procure a nonresident trapper’s license in addition to any other license required. The license shall be issued only to residents of other states which grant the same trapping privileges to Maryland residents.

    (b)    The license shall be:

        (1)    Issued for a $50 fee or a fee equal to that charged by the nonresident’s home state for a similar license, whichever is greater;

        (2)    Issued in accordance with the procedures for issuing nonresident hunting licenses; and

        (3)    Effective for the same period as a hunter’s license.

    (c)    In addition to the license fee, the designated person who sells and issues the license may collect a processing fee equal to 10% of the license fee, and the balance of the fee shall be paid and accounted for in the manner provided by § 10-209 of this title.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-502

What does Maryland Code § 10-502 cover?

Section 10-502 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.

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