Maryland § 10-807
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-807, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-807.
(a) A person may not enter in any manner on any State wildlife refuge without the consent of the Department or person in charge of the area of land or water.
(b) (1) A person may not allow any dog, domestic stock, or poultry to enter in any manner on any State-owned wildlife refuge.
(2) The Department may grant a special written permit, subject to revocation at any time, to any person regularly residing on lands included within any wildlife refuge to have any trap, dog, or gun on the refuge. However, the trap, dog, or gun may not be used in hunting wildlife unless done under special permit from the Department for propagating purposes.
(3) Where any portion of a State wildlife refuge is used for a State park, entry by any person within the refuge area for recreational pursuits may not be restricted on the portion used as a State park as long as the person does not carry any firearm or trap nor permit any dog to disturb or chase wildlife.
(c) The Department by written permission may grant to any responsible person the right to hunt for vermin and use any dog and gun in connection with hunting on State wildlife refuges. The Department also may grant permission to hunt wildlife to be used for propagation purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-807
What does Maryland Code § 10-807 cover?
Section 10-807 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 § 10-807?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 10-807" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 10-807 apply to my situation?
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