# COMAR Title 08 — Department of Natural Resources

## Subtitle 03 — Wildlife

### Chapter 09 — Wildlife Possession

#### Regulation .12 Live Cervid Importation and Movement.

*COMAR 08.03.09.12*

A. For the purpose of this regulation, “cervid” means a hoofed mammal that is a member of the Family Cervidae. This includes, but is not limited to, white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, elk, black-tailed deer, caribou (reindeer), fallow deer, roe deer, musk deer, swamp deer, Pampas deer, tufted deer, red deer, and sika deer.

B. A person may not transport a live cervid into or out of the State or transport, move, or possess a live cervid within the State, except as provided in §§C—E of this regulation.

C. Accredited American Zoological Association facilities may exchange live cervids for the purpose of genetic diversity. These cervids may be transported only after meeting all applicable federal and State departments of agriculture laws.

D. Persons possessing a game husbandry license pursuant to Natural Resources Article, §10-905, Annotated Code of Maryland, may only possess the live cervids listed on their licenses.

E. A person possessing a letter of authorization from the Service may transport a live cervid through the State.