Section 10-1108 - Suspension of hunting license(a) In addition to any other penalty provided by this title, the Department or the court may suspend for a period not exceeding 5 years the hunting license or hunting privileges of a person who is convicted of a State or federal hunting violation.(b) The Department shall adopt regulations: (1) To implement this section; and(2) That list the criteria for the suspension of a hunting license or the hunting privileges of a person.(c)(1) During a period of suspension of a hunting license or the hunting privileges of a person imposed by the Department or the court, the person may not: (i) Hunt, trap, or pursue game in the State; or(ii) Purchase or attempt to purchase another hunting license.(2) The following are grounds for an immediate suspension of a hunting license or hunting privileges:(i) Knowingly making a false statement in a license application;(ii) A second conviction for violations occurring on separate days within any 12-month period for violations of State or federal hunting law that are not administrative or minor in nature as determined by the Department;(iii) Failure to submit a report or report to a checking station as required under this title or by regulation; or(iv) Failure of a nonresident of the State to appear in court in accordance with a citation issued by a Natural Resources police officer, or to any other process issued by any court of Maryland, for a violation of this title.(3) A suspension imposed in accordance with this section is in addition to any other penalty authorized under this title.(4) The Department shall initiate any proceeding to suspend a hunting license or hunting privileges under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection immediately after the time for filing an appeal of the second conviction has passed.(5)(i) Before the suspension of a hunting license or hunting privileges under this section, the Department shall notify the licensee or person in writing of the licensee's or person's right to a hearing on request.(ii) If a licensee or person submits a written request for a hearing to the Department within 30 days after the date that the notice required under this paragraph is mailed, the Department shall: 1. Hold a hearing after providing at least 10 days' notice to the licensee or person; and2. Conduct the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.(iii) The Department may suspend a hunting license or hunting privileges without a hearing if: 1. The licensee or person does not submit a written request for a hearing; or2. The licensee or person fails to appear for a scheduled hearing for which the Department provided notice.