Section 10-426 - Hunting via Internet connection prohibited; penalty. - Maryland Statutes

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

(a)  In general.- 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)  Evidence of offense.- 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)  Violation; penalty.- 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)  Revocation of hunting privilege or license.- 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. 
 

[2006, ch. 29.]