Section 10-909 - Collection of wildlife, nests, or eggs for scientific or educational purposes. - Maryland Statutes

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

(a)  Permits.- 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)  Permits - Issuance.- 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)  Regulations.- The Secretary may adopt regulations governing the issuance, revocation, terms, and conditions of the permit. 

(d)  Expiration of permit.- The permit: 

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

(2) May not be transferred to another person. 

(e)  When permit becomes void.- 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. 
 

[1986, ch. 805; 1990, ch. 6, § 2.]