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Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 10-424

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) While engaged in hunting or pursuing any wildlife or unprotected birds or mammals, a person may not:

(1) Carelessly or negligently shoot, wound, or kill another person; or

(2) Intentionally or willfully destroy or damage:

(i) Any real property, personal property, or farm livestock of another person; or

(ii) A domesticated animal that is in a safety zone established under § 10-410(g) of this subtitle.

(b)(1) A person may not conduct or participate in an organized contest for prizes or monetary awards for which unprotected birds are launched by mechanical or manual means as targets for the contest participants.

(2) This subsection does not apply:

(i) To the lethal taking of unprotected birds to protect or manage public or private property, domestic animals, livestock, or wildlife; or

(ii) During an otherwise authorized hunting or dog training activity.

(3) A person is subject to a fine of $25 for each unprotected bird killed in violation of this subsection.

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