Md. Code Regs. 08.03.16.05

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

Section 08.03.16.05 - Restitution for Wildlife Species Other than Deer

A. If a person is convicted of violating any provision of Natural Resources Article, Title 10, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the violation causes or results in the injury, death, or destruction of any wildlife, a court may order the person convicted to pay restitution to the State for the resource value of the wildlife taking into account the values provided in this regulation.

B. The monetary values, per animal, for wildlife species within the following categories, as defined in Natural Resources Article, § 10-101 and § 10-2 A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 08.03.08 are:

(1) Endangered species - $2,000;

(2) Black bear -$1,500;

(3) Threatened species - $1,000;

(4) Forest game birds and mammals, other than deer and black bear -$500;

(5) Wild waterfowl - $500;

(6) Fur-bearing mammals - $100;

(7) Nongame birds and mammals - $100;

(8) Upland game birds and mammals - $100; and

(9) Wetland game birds - $100.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.16.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 43:26 Md. R. 1443, eff. 1/2/2017