Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-907
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-907, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§10–907.
Official statutory text
(a) Any person desiring to take alive, possess, train, fly, and hunt with falcons, hawks, or owls shall first obtain a falconry permit from the Secretary.
(b) The Secretary may issue a falconry permit, on the payment of a reasonable fee, to any properly accredited person who:
(1) Is at least 14 years old;
(2) Has demonstrated adequate knowledge and training in the care and handling of birds of prey; and
(3) Possesses facilities demonstrated to be of sufficient design and size to properly maintain the permitted wildlife in captivity.
(c) The Secretary may adopt regulations governing the issuance, revocation, terms, and conditions of the permit.
(d) The birds authorized under this permit shall be used only for the sport of hunting game birds or mammals during the open season.
(b) The Secretary may issue a falconry permit, on the payment of a reasonable fee, to any properly accredited person who:
(1) Is at least 14 years old;
(2) Has demonstrated adequate knowledge and training in the care and handling of birds of prey; and
(3) Possesses facilities demonstrated to be of sufficient design and size to properly maintain the permitted wildlife in captivity.
(c) The Secretary may adopt regulations governing the issuance, revocation, terms, and conditions of the permit.
(d) The birds authorized under this permit shall be used only for the sport of hunting game birds or mammals during the open season.
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