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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".30" citation="COMAR 08.03.02.30" title_num="08" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="02" heading="Designated Shooting Range Permits — Wildlife Management Area Lands.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual desiring to target shoot on Wildlife Management Area lands shall first obtain a permit from the Service. A permit is valid for any designated shooting range on Wildlife Management Area lands.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Permit fees are:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>$5 for a resident or nonresident individual younger than 18 years old;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>$20 for a resident individual 18 years old or older;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>$10 for an individual who possesses a current, valid Maryland hunting license;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>$5 for a one-day pass regardless of residency; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>$25 for a nonresident 18 years old or older.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A permit is valid from date of issue to December 31 of each year.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>An individual under 18 years old shall produce a Certificate of Competency and Hunter Safety pursuant to Natural Resources Article, §10-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, before being issued a shooting range permit.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A permit is nontransferable.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The Director may grant exemptions from the permit and fee requirements for Service-sanctioned events.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>The following apply at a designated shooting range:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The number of shooters using a range may not exceed the posted range capacity.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The possession, use, or consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs, and any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs, is prohibited at a range at all times.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Shooting is permitted at paper targets only. Targets may not be placed on any portion of the baffle structure, and shall be located 3 to 4 feet from ground level.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Automatic weapons are not permitted at any time.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A person is not permitted on the shooting range outside the hours of use posted at the range.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>An individual under 18 years old shall be accompanied by an adult while shooting.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>