Md. Code Regs. 08.03.15.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.03.15.01 - Scope and Purpose

A. Scope. This chapter establishes an administrative process, standards, and requirements for a person to:

(1) Obtain a wildlife damage control permit;

(2) Conduct wildlife damage control; and

(3) Provide wildlife damage control services.

B. There are four classes of wildlife damage control permits:

(1) Landowner;

(2) Commercial operator-business;

(3) Commercial operator-assistant; and

(4) Public agency operator.

C. Purpose. The primary obligation of a wildlife damage control operator when performing wildlife damage control services is to:

(1) Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public; and

(2) Conserve Maryland's diverse wildlife populations.

D. Except as provided in §F of this regulation, the regulations in this chapter are in addition to any requirements imposed by federal or State law or regulation.

E. The authority of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter does not allow the control of any species listed as endangered, threatened, or in need of conservation in COMAR 08.03.08.

F. The following provisions do not apply to a person operating under the authority of a wildlife damage control permit issued in accordance with this chapter:

(1) Natural Resources Article, Title 10, Subtitles 3, 4, and 5, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) COMAR 08.03.03, 08.03.06, and 08.03.10.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.15.01