§ 10–622

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 10-622 (2026)

Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities

Subtitle 6. Crimes Relating to Animals

(a)

A person may not shoot, kill, or maim a carrier pigeon.

(b)

A person may not entrap, catch, or detain a carrier pigeon that has:

(1)

the owner’s name stamped on the carrier pigeon’s wing or tail; or

(2)

a leg band that includes the owner’s initials, name, or number.

(c)

A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10 for each violation.