# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally

### Subtitle 9. Miscellaneous

#### Section 12-903

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)