Md. Code Regs. 08.03.15.28

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

Section 08.03.15.28 - Penalties

A. The Service may revoke, restrict, or suspend a permit issued under this chapter for a violation of:

(1) This chapter;

(2) The terms of the permit;

(3) A State or federal wildlife law or regulation; or

(4) Animal cruelty laws.

B. Providing deceptive or false information on an application for a wildlife damage control permit constitutes a violation of this chapter.

C. A violation of any provision or restriction on the permit also constitutes a violation of this chapter.

D. Violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable under Natural Resources Article, §§ 10-205 and 10-1101 -10-1107, Annotated Code of Maryland.

E. If the Service denies an application for a wildlife damage control permit, the Service shall notify the applicant of the basis of the denial. An applicant who has received a notice that the Service has denied or refused an individual's application may file, within 21 days after the notice is mailed, a letter to the Director of the Service requesting a contested case hearing. Upon receipt of the letter, the Service shall schedule a contested case hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings in accordance with the procedures of the Administrative Procedures Act, State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 08.01.04.

F. The Department shall provide the opportunity for a contested case hearing conducted in accordance with State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 08.01.04 when suspending or revoking a wildlife damage control permit.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.15.28

Regulation .28E amended effective April 5, 2010 (37:7 Md. R. 569)
Regulation .28F adopted effective April 5, 2010 (37:7 Md. R. 569)