§ 12–903
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 12-903 (2026)
Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
Subtitle 9. Miscellaneous
§ 12–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City.
(b)
The governing body of a county may adopt rules and regulations to establish and provide for payment of bounties for the killing of:
(1)
crows;
(2)
foxes;
(3)
hawks;
(4)
minks;
(5)
owls;
(6)
wildcats; and
(7)
other similar destructive and harmful wild animals or birds.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates a regulation adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
(2)
In Calvert County, a person who violates a regulation adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.