§ 10–426
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 10-426 (2026)
Title 10. Wildlife
Subtitle 4. Hunting Restrictions -- in General
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(a)
A person may not shoot at or kill a bird or animal in the State with a gun or other device operated or accessed via an Internet connection.
(b)
Accessing, regulating access to, or regulating the control of a gun or device capable of being operated in violation of this section shall be prima facie evidence of the commission of an offense under this section.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
(d)
The hunting privilege or hunting license of a person convicted of violating this section shall be revoked, and the person shall be denied the privilege of hunting in the State for at least 2 years and not more than 5 years.