Maryland § 10-902
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-902, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-902.
(a) Any person desiring to possess, import, export, breed, raise, protect, rehabilitate, hunt, kill, trap, capture, purchase, or sell any wildlife native to Maryland, shall first obtain a permit or license from the Department.
(b) The Secretary shall establish by regulation:
(1) The types and classes of permits and licenses which shall be issued;
(2) The species of wildlife exempt from the permit and license requirement;
(3) Sanitary housing or any other conditions which are necessary for the humane, safe, and healthy possession of wildlife;
(4) Conditions under which captive wildlife may be hunted or released to the wild; and
(5) Record keeping requirements.
(c) The Secretary shall charge a reasonable fee for each permit or license.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-902
What does Maryland Code § 10-902 cover?
Section 10-902 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 § 10-902?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 10-902" (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 § 10-902 apply to my situation?
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