# COMAR Title 08 — Department of Natural Resources

## Subtitle 03 — Wildlife

### Chapter 16 — Hunting Privilege Suspension and Restitution

#### Regulation .04 Restitution for Deer.

*COMAR 08.03.16.04*

A. In accordance with Natural Resources Article, §10-1101.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, a person convicted of deer poaching in Maryland shall pay restitution.

B. Amount of Restitution.

  (1) For each antlered white-tailed deer that obtains a gross score of more than 150 gross inches, a person convicted of deer poaching shall:

    (a) Pay restitution of not less than $5,000 but not exceeding $10,000; and

    (b) Perform 80 hours of community service.

  (2) For each sika deer or antlered white-tailed deer that obtains a gross score of 150 gross inches or less, a person convicted of deer poaching shall:

    (a) Pay restitution of not less than $2,000 but not exceeding $5,000; and

    (b) Perform 80 hours of community service.

  (3) A sika or antlered white-tailed deer with 8 antler points or less shall be deemed to have a gross score of less than 150 gross inches for the purposes of this regulation and does not require measurement.

  (4) For each antlerless white-tailed deer, a person convicted of deer poaching shall:

    (a) Pay restitution of not less than $300 but not exceeding $500; or

    (b) Perform 40 hours of community service.