Md. Code, Nat. Res. § 10-2B-02

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 10-2B-02 - Applicability

(a) This subtitle applies to any sale or transfer of ownership that occurs in the course of a commercial transaction for which:

(1) The buyer takes physical possession of the covered animal species part or product in the State; or

(2) The seller is located in the State.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) Federal or State law enforcement activity;

(2) Duties mandated by federal or State law;

(3) Activity expressly authorized by federal law; or

(4) A covered animal species part or product that is a fixed component of:

(i) An antique that is not made wholly or primarily from the covered animal species part or product, provided that:

1. The antique status is established by the owner or seller through documentation showing provenance and that the covered animal species part or product is at least 100 years old; and

2. The total weight of the covered animal species part or product is less than 200 grams; or

(ii) A musical instrument, knife, or firearm, provided that:

1. The covered animal species part or product was legally acquired;

2. The covered animal species part or product is a fixed or integral part of the item; and

3. The total weight of the covered animal species part or product is less than 20% of the total weight of the musical instrument, knife, or firearm.

Md. Code, NR § 10-2B-02

Added by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 236, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.

Added by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 235, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.