Md. Code, Health - General § 24-102
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health - General § 24-102, part of Maryland’s Code, Health - General — covers public health regulation.
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§24–102.
Official statutory text
(a) A person shall hold a permit issued by the Secretary before the person may import, distribute, or breed any exotic bird in this State.
(b) A permit is not required for a person:
(1) Legally to acquire and keep an exotic bird as a household pet; or
(2) To import, distribute, or breed any bird that is regulated by any program of the Department of Natural Resources.
(c) A separate permit is required for each facility where a person keeps an exotic bird.
(b) A permit is not required for a person:
(1) Legally to acquire and keep an exotic bird as a household pet; or
(2) To import, distribute, or breed any bird that is regulated by any program of the Department of Natural Resources.
(c) A separate permit is required for each facility where a person keeps an exotic bird.
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