Md. Code Regs. 08.03.16.04

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

Section 08.03.16.04 - Restitution for Deer

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.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.16.04

Regulation .04 adopted effective 43:26 Md. R. 1443, eff. 1/2/2017