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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 240

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added
to avoid repetition of phrases such as "offer for
sale, sell, barter, or give away".

(C)  EXOTIC BIRD.

"EXOTIC BIRD" MEANS A BIRD THAT IS NOT NATIVE TO THIS
STATE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly appeared as
Article 43, § 29(a)(1).

The only changes are in style.

(D)  PERMIT.

"PERMIT" MEANS A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY TO
IMPORT, DISTRIBUTE, AND BREED EXOTIC BIRDS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly appeared as
Article 43, § 29(a)(2).

The phrase "issued by the Secretary" is new
language added for clarity.

The only other changes are in style.

REVISOR'S NOTE TO SECTION: Former Article 43, §
29(a)(3), which defined "permit holder", is
deleted as unnecessary.

11-102. PERMIT REQUIRED.

(A)  IN GENERAL.

A PERSON SHALL HOLD A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY
BEFORE THE PERSON MAY IMPORT, DISTRIBUTE, OR BREED ANY
EXOTIC BIRD IN THIS STATE.

(B)  EXCEPTION.

A PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR A PERSON:

(1)  LEGALLY TO ACQUIRE AND KEEP AN EXOTIC BIRD
AS A HOUSEHOLD PET; OR

(2)  TO IMPORT, DISTRIBUTE, OR BREED ANY BIRD
THAT IS REGULATED BY ANY PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES.

(C)  SEPARATE PERMIT FOR EACH FACILITY.

A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH FACILITY WHERE A
PERSON KEEPS AN EXOTIC BIRD.