# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 24. Miscellaneous Provisions

### Subtitle 1. Exotic Birds

#### Section 24-101

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Distribute" includes:

  (1) Offering for sale;

  (2) Selling;

  (3) Bartering; and

  (4) Giving away.

(c) "Exotic bird" means a bird that is not native to this State.

(d) "Permit" means a permit issued by the Secretary to import, distribute, and breed exotic birds.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)