Md. Code, Natural Resources § 5-1404
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 5-1404, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§5–1404.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may not remove, disfigure, kill, harm, disturb, keep, restrain, or in any manner alter the natural condition or environment of any cave life.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, scientific collecting permits may be obtained from the Secretary.
(c) Gates employed at the entrance or at any point within any cave shall be of open construction to allow free and unimpeded passage of air, water, insects, bats, and aquatic fauna.
(d) A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $500 and in addition thereto may be imprisoned for not less than 15 days nor more than 6 months.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, scientific collecting permits may be obtained from the Secretary.
(c) Gates employed at the entrance or at any point within any cave shall be of open construction to allow free and unimpeded passage of air, water, insects, bats, and aquatic fauna.
(d) A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $500 and in addition thereto may be imprisoned for not less than 15 days nor more than 6 months.
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