Maryland Administrative Code

.08 Sanitary Housing and Shipping Requirements. A. Reptiles and amphibians held in captivity under the authority of this chapter shall be housed under conditions which are humane, safe, and healthy. B. Housing conditions shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) Enclosure…

.09 Unlawful Methods for Taking from the Wild. A. A person may not take any reptile or amphibian regulated by this chapter by: (1) Lethal methods; (2) The use of a hook and line, trot line, bow and arrow, spear, gig or gig iron, or any other device capable of piercing any part of…

.10 Conditions for Release. A. Except as provided in §B(2) of this regulation, a reptile or amphibian that has been captively produced or that is not native to Maryland may not be released into the wild. B. A person may release an individual of any species or subspecies of reptil…

.11 Record-Keeping Requirements. A. A permittee shall maintain accurate, current, and complete records on forms provided by the Department. A copy of these records shall be submitted to the Department: (1) At the time of application for permit renewal; or (2) By January 31, follo…

.12 Inspection. A permittee shall allow the Department to: A. Enter and inspect at any reasonable hour the premises where operations under this chapter occur; and B. Inspect the records described in Regulation .11 of this chapter. Cross References 08.03.11.15D

.13 Revocation. A. The Director may revoke a reptile and amphibian permit for a violation of: (1) Natural Resources Article, Title 10, Annotated Code of Maryland; (2) This chapter; or (3) The terms of the permit. B. At the sole discretion of the Director, a reptile and amphibian …

.14 Penalties. Violation of these regulations is a misdemeanor punishable under Natural Resources Article, §§10-205 and 10-1101—10-1107, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.15 Grandfather Clause. A. A person shall have until March 31, 2008, to declare in writing to the Director possession of each individual: (1) Eastern painted turtle, midland painted turtle, eastern mud turtle, northern red-bellied cooter, and stinkpot possessed prior to the effec…

.16 Prohibition on Use in Competitions. No species listed in Regulation .03 of this chapter, regardless of origin, may be used in a competition.

.01 Scope. A. The regulations in this chapter are in addition to any requirements imposed by: (1) COMAR 08.03.08; (2) The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. §§703 — 712 as amended; (3) Any local law regulating the possession of wildlife; or (4) Any State law describing the prac…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Continuing education” means instruction, courses of instruction, study guides, or other materials determined by the Wildlife and Heritage Service to be necessary for a pers…

.03 Incorporation by Reference. Procedures and Guidelines for Wildlife Rehabilitators Who are Authorized to Handle Rabies-Vector Species (RVS) (Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, the Fund for Animals, amended by Patrice N. Klein, MS, VMD, DACPV Wildlife Veterinarian…

.04 Permit Requirements. A. A permit, authorized in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §10-908, Annotated Code of Maryland, is required before a person may rehabilitate wildlife. Under the authority of the permit, a person may capture, receive, possess, transport, or tran…

.05 Classes of Permits. A. The Department shall issue apprentice and master level permits to allow a person to rehabilitate wildlife upon satisfaction of the requirements of this regulation. B. Apprentice Wildlife Rehabilitator. (1) The Department shall provide an application for…

.06 Examinations and Continuing Education Requirements. A. An applicant for a permit allowing a person to rehabilitate wildlife shall take a course and pass a test designed by: (1) The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council; or (2) The National Wildlife Rehabilitation Asso…

.07 Sponsorship. A. A master wildlife rehabilitator may serve as a sponsor for an apprentice wildlife rehabilitator if the individual: (1) Has held a master class permit for at least 2 years; (2) Has the authority to care for the species the apprentice is seeking a permit to reha…

.08 Provisional Permits. A. To provide a group of master rehabilitators to serve as sponsors for apprentice level permittees, the Department may issue a provisional permit to an individual qualified under Regulation .04 if that individual agrees to complete the continuing educati…

.09 Exemptions for Licensed Veterinarians. A. A licensed veterinarian may serve as a consultant to an apprentice or master class permittee without a permit allowing a person to rehabilitate wildlife. B. A licensed veterinarian without a permit allowing a person to rehabilitate wi…

.10 Record-Keeping and Reporting Requirements. A. A rehabilitator authorized under this chapter shall maintain records on forms provided by the Department. The records shall reflect: (1) The species of animal received; (2) When the animal was received and where it was obtained; (…

.11 Facilities and Operating Standards. A. Except to provide food, water, and exercise for animals, indoor and outdoor facilities, cages, pens, enclosures, and other areas shall be sufficiently separate from domestic animals and human living or work space in order to prevent huma…

.12 Sanitation. A permittee shall dispose of animal and food waste, bedding, dead animals, trash, and debris. Disposal facilities shall be provided and operated to minimize vermin infestation, odors, and disease hazards. Rehabilitators shall comply with all applicable laws pertai…

.13 Indoor Facilities. A. The temperature in indoor housing facilities shall be regulated by heating or cooling to protect the animals from extremes of temperature, to provide for their health, and to prevent their discomfort. The ambient temperature may not fall below or rise ab…

.14 Outdoor Facilities. A. When sunlight is likely to cause overheating or discomfort of animals, sufficient shade by natural or artificial means shall be provided to allow animals kept outdoors to protect themselves from direct sunlight. B. Natural or artificial shelter appropri…

.15 Animal Health and Care. A. The food provided for the animal shall be wholesome, palatable, free from contamination, and of sufficient quantity and nutritional value to maintain the animal in good health. The diet shall be prepared with consideration for the age, species, cond…

.16 Inspection of Facilities. The Department may: A. Enter and inspect the premises where operation under this chapter occurs; and B. Inspect the records associated with activities regulated under this chapter.

.17 Transfer of Animals. Animals being rehabilitated may be transferred to another licensed rehabilitator if, after discussing it with the rehabilitator's veterinary consultant, it is determined that another licensed rehabilitator authorized to care for the animal would be able t…

.18 Limit on Number of Permits. The Department may limit the total number of permits which allow a person to rehabilitate wildlife that are issued, or the number issued in certain geographic areas of the State, if in the best interest of the wildlife resource, or if necessary to …

.19 Restrictions on Species. A. The Department may restrict the rehabilitation of certain species of animals, either Statewide or in certain geographic locations, due to disease, overpopulation, or other limiting factors. The permit may be limited to certain species if determined…

.20 Release of Animals. A. When, in the judgment of the rehabilitator, after discussion with the rehabilitator's veterinarian consultant, an injured or sick animal has sufficiently recovered, or an orphaned animal has matured to the point that it has a reasonable chance to surviv…

.21 Disposition of Nonreleasable Animals. A. If, in the judgment of the rehabilitator, and after discussion with the rehabilitator's veterinarian consultant, an injured, sick, or orphaned animal is incapable of surviving if released to the wild, the animal shall be: (1) Humanely …

.22 Euthanasia. A. Euthanizing shall be done by the most humane means possible by a rehabilitator or the rehabilitator's veterinary consultant, and in a manner prescribed by the veterinary consultant. These procedures shall conform to the standards set by the American Veterinary …

.23 Revocation. A. The Department may revoke a permit issued under this chapter for a violation of: (1) This chapter; (2) The terms of the permit; or (3) A State or federal wildlife law or regulation. B. If a permit under this chapter is revoked, the Director of the Wildlife and …

.24 Penalties. Violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable under Natural Resources Article, §§10-205 and 10-1101—10-1107, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Commercial regulated shooting area” means a regulated shooting area that is open to the public and charges a fee. (2) “Flighted mallards” means captive-raised mallard duck…

.02 Permits. A. Permit Required. (1) A permit to operate a regulated shooting area allows the permittee to raise, release, and hunt captive-raised pheasant, bobwhite quail, chukar partridge, Hungarian partridge, turkeys and mallard ducks on the permitted regulated shooting area a…

.03 Record-Keeping Requirements. A. Annual Reports. (1) The permittee shall make an annual report of operations by April 30 of each permit year on forms provided by the Service with the regulated shooting area permit. (2) The report shall include: (a) The number and species of ca…

.04 Area Requirements. A. Minimum Size. Each regulated shooting area shall be in one tract of land, or land and water combined. A regulated shooting area permit may not be issued for less than 50 acres for hunting flighted mallard ducks, or less than 100 acres for hunting all oth…

.05 Hunting. A. Hunting Seasons. (1) The open season for captive-raised pheasant, chukar partridge, Hungarian partridge, turkey, and flighted mallard ducks is September 1 through April 30. (2) The open season for captive-raised bobwhite quail shall conform to the regular Statewid…

.06 Captive Birds. A. Care of Captive Birds. Birds held in captivity under the authority of this chapter shall be maintained under conditions providing adequate space, food, and water to meet the physical requirements of the birds. B. Release. All captive-raised birds released sh…

.07 Health, Inspection, and Testing. A. Report of Disease Outbreaks. The permittee shall report unusual death or sickness of captive-raised birds immediately to the nearest Maryland Department of Agriculture animal health laboratory, and transport dead and sick captive-raised bir…

.08 Penalties. A. Revocation and Suspension. (1) The Service may revoke or suspend a regulated shooting area permit for any violation of this chapter or of the terms of the permit. (2) If a regulated shooting ground permit is suspended, a new permit may not be issued for that reg…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Convicted” or “conviction” means: (a) To have been found guilty in a court of law; or (b) To have forfeited collateral. (2) “Hunter” means a person who attempts to pursue,…

.02 Licenses. A. Licenses Required. (1) An individual shall be licensed by the Service as a waterfowl outfitter before the individual may outfit a hunter to hunt wild waterfowl for monetary consideration including: (a) Direct monetary consideration from hunters for daily or multi…

.03 Qualifications for Waterfowl Outfitter License. A. The Service may not issue a waterfowl outfitter license if the applicant does not meet the qualifications of this regulation. B. A waterfowl outfitter licensee shall meet the following qualifications: (1) Be 18 years old or o…

.04 Qualifications for Waterfowl Hunting Guide License. A. The Service may not issue waterfowl hunting guide license if the applicant does not meet the qualifications of this regulation. B. A waterfowl hunting guide licensee shall meet the following qualifications: (1) Be 16 year…

.05 Restrictions On Waterfowl Hunting Guides While Guiding. A. A waterfowl hunting guide may not provide personal guiding services in either the offshore waterfowl or sea duck hunting zones unless the licensee possesses a valid U.S. Coast Guard Captain's or master's license. B. A…

.06 Record-keeping Requirements. A. A licensed waterfowl outfitter or waterfowl hunting guide shall maintain accurate and complete records as provided in this regulation. B. The waterfowl outfitter shall maintain a list that contains the following information for each waterfowl h…

.01 Scope and Purpose. A. Scope. This chapter establishes an administrative process, standards, and requirements for a person to: (1) Obtain a wildlife damage control permit; (2) Conduct wildlife damage control; and (3) Provide wildlife damage control services. B. There are four …

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Body gripping trap” means a mechanically powered rotating-jaw killing trap. (2) “Commercial wildlife damage control operator” means a person who charges a fee or receives …

.03 Landowner Wildlife Damage Control Permit. A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, a landowner who wishes to control wildlife on the landowner’s property may do so only after obtaining a landowner wildlife damage control permit from USDA or a federal depredation permit…