Md. Code Regs. 08.03.09.06 - Permit to Possess Protected Species of Wildlife Birds
A. Exceptions. This regulation does not apply to a
bird on the threatened or endangered species lists. Further, any person who holds a
valid federal bird banding or marking permit with authority to band or mark birds in
Maryland, may salvage, for the purpose of donating to a public scientific or
educational institution, birds killed or found dead as a result of the permittee's
normal banding operations, and casualties from other causes, without holding
additional State permits for salvage.
B.
Permit. Any properly accredited person wishing to possess a protected bird or parts
of a protected bird for educational or scientific purposes, or for the purpose of
propagation, may apply to the Department for a permit.
C. Application. Application for a permit shall be
made on the form the Department prescribes and shall demonstrate to the satisfaction
of the Department the reasons for which the applicant wishes to possess the
bird.
D. Non-transferability. The permit
is non-transferable and expires December 31 of each year.
E. Annual Report. By December 31 of each year,
every permittee shall make an annual report on forms the Department prescribes. The
report shall include the disposition by species, the number, the age, the sex, the
sources of any protected birds, as well as any other information the Department may
require.
F. Revocation and Suspension.
The Department may suspend or revoke a permit if the permittee fails to comply with
the terms of the permit or submit the annual report.
Notes
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