Maryland § 10-907

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-907, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10-907.

    (a)    Any person desiring to take alive, possess, train, fly, and hunt with falcons, hawks, or owls shall first obtain a falconry permit from the Secretary.

    (b)    The Secretary may issue a falconry permit, on the payment of a reasonable fee, to any properly accredited person who:

        (1)    Is at least 14 years old;

        (2)    Has demonstrated adequate knowledge and training in the care and handling of birds of prey; and

        (3)    Possesses facilities demonstrated to be of sufficient design and size to properly maintain the permitted wildlife in captivity.

    (c)    The Secretary may adopt regulations governing the issuance, revocation, terms, and conditions of the permit.

    (d)    The birds authorized under this permit shall be used only for the sport of hunting game birds or mammals during the open season.

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Section 10-907 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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