Md. Code Regs. 08.03.16.01

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

Section 08.03.16.01 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Conviction " includes:

(a) A guilty verdict;

(b) Accepted plea of nolo contendere;

(c) An admission of guilt to any charge made by the prepayment of the applicable fine instead of appearing for trial; or

(d) Each charged violation merged into a conviction.

(2) "Deer poaching" means the illegal killing of a white-tailed or sika deer:

(a) After legal shooting hours;

(b) During a closed season;

(c) In violation of prescribed bag limits;

(d) In violation of a Department-issued permit;

(e) With an illegal weapon; or

(f) While trespassing.

(3) "Gross score " means the score derived by calculating the measurements of the antlers of white-tailed deer:

(a) In accordance with the Boone and Crockett Club Official Scoring System for North American Big Game Trophies Non-Typical Whitetail and Coues' Deer, 2015, which is incorporated by reference in Regulation .02 of this chapter;

(b) As taken by an official Boone and Crockett Club scorer; and

(c) As measured at any time with no drying time being required.

(4) "Privilege" means the ability to hunt without a hunting license under the exemptions provided in Natural Resources Article, § 10-301(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) "Suspension " means the act of the Department temporarily rescinding a hunting license or privilege and thereby temporarily prohibiting a person from engaging in a hunting activity or activities under any circumstances.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.16.01

Regulation .01 adopted effective 43:26 Md. R. 1443, eff. 1/2/2017