Md. Code Regs. 08.03.11.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 08.03.11.10 - Conditions for Release

A. Except as provided in §B(2) of this regulation, a reptile or amphibian that has been captively produced or that is not native to Maryland may not be released into the wild.

B. A person may release an individual of any species or subspecies of reptiles or amphibians taken from the wild back to the wild if:

(1) It was not held in captivity with any other reptile or amphibian and it was not held in captivity for more than 30 days; or

(2) The person has obtained prior written authorization from the Department.

C. Release of an individual reptile or amphibian under §B of this regulation shall occur at or near the point of capture.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.11.10

Regulations .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective April 1, 1993 (20:8 Md. R. 712); emergency status extended at 20:16 Md. R. 1274 (Emergency provisions are temporary and not printed in COMAR)
Regulations .10 adopted effective December 1, 1993 (20:23 Md. R. 1803)
Regulation .10A, B amended effective March 24, 2008 (35:6 Md. R. 697)