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§ 10-909. Collection of wildlife, nests, or eggs for scientific or educational purposes

MD Nat Res Code § 10-909 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Any properly accredited person of known scientific attainment desiring to collect wildlife, nests, or eggs from the wild for scientific or educational purposes shall first obtain a scientific collection permit from the Secretary.

(b)    The Secretary may issue a scientific collecting permit, on the payment of a reasonable fee, to any properly accredited person who has demonstrated a legitimate scientific or educational need for the requested wildlife.

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

(d)    The permit:

(1)    Shall expire December 31 of the issuing year; and

(2)    May not be transferred to another person.

(e)    The permit becomes void on proof that the permittee has:

(1)    Captured or killed any wildlife;

(2)    Taken any nests or eggs for other than scientific or educational purposes; or

(3)    Taken or possessed any wildlife, nests, or eggs not authorized by the permit.

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