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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" citation="COMAR 08.03.09.12" title_num="08" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="09" heading="Live Cervid Importation and Movement.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A person possessing a letter of authorization from the Service may transport a live cervid through the State.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>