§ 10-426. Hunting via Internet connection prohibited; penalty.

MD Nat Res Code § 10-426 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person may not shoot at or kill a bird or animal in the State with a gun or other device operated or accessed via an Internet connection.

(b)    Accessing, regulating access to, or regulating the control of a gun or device capable of being operated in violation of this section shall be prima facie evidence of the commission of an offense under this section.

(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(d)    The hunting privilege or hunting license of a person convicted of violating this section shall be revoked, and the person shall be denied the privilege of hunting in the State for at least 2 years and not more than 5 years.