§ 10–2B-02
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 10-2B-02 (2026)
Title 10. Wildlife
Subtitle 2B. Wildlife Trafficking Prevention
§ 10–2B-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This subtitle applies to any sale or transfer of ownership that occurs in the course of a commercial transaction for which:
(1)
The buyer takes physical possession of the covered animal species part or product in the State; or
(2)
The seller is located in the State.
(b)
This subtitle does not apply to:
(1)
Federal or State law enforcement activity;
(2)
Duties mandated by federal or State law;
(3)
Activity expressly authorized by federal law; or
(4)
A covered animal species part or product that is a fixed component of:
(i)
An antique that is not made wholly or primarily from the covered animal species part or product, provided that:
(1)
The antique status is established by the owner or seller through documentation showing provenance and that the covered animal species part or product is at least 100 years old; and
(2)
The total weight of the covered animal species part or product is less than 200 grams; or
(ii)
A musical instrument, knife, or firearm, provided that:
(1)
The covered animal species part or product was legally acquired;
(2)
The covered animal species part or product is a fixed or integral part of the item; and
(3)
The total weight of the covered animal species part or product is less than 20% of the total weight of the musical instrument, knife, or firearm.