Md. Code Regs. 08.03.09.06
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024
Section 08.03.09.06 - Permit to Possess Protected Species of Wildlife BirdsA. 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.Md. Code Regs. 08.03.09.06
Regulations .06 were previously codified as Regulations .06 under COMAR 08.03.01 Wildlife Conservation. In addition, Regulation .01I_K was previously codified as Regulation .20A_C under COMAR 08.03.01 and Regulation .02D was previously codified as Regulation .19 under COMAR 08.03.01. This recodification was effective June 3, 1985 (12:11 Md. R. 1047)