(a) Having a due regard for the distribution, abundance, economic value, and breeding habits of wildlife, the Secretary may adopt regulations to enlarge, extend, restrict, or prohibit hunting, possessing, selling, purchasing, shipping, carrying, transporting, or exporting wildlife.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department may use a lottery–based system to issue hunting licenses, permits, or stamps.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Organization and Authority of Unit Pertaining to Wildlife -- in General
Section 10-202 - Responsibilities of Secretary Generally
Section 10-202.1 - Nutria Management Plan
Section 10-204 - Department Advisory Commissions
Section 10-206 - When Department May Reduce Wildlife in Identifiable Areas
Section 10-207 - Payment of Bounties
Section 10-208 - Assent to Public Law 415, 75th Congress
Section 10-209 - State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund
Section 10-210 - Wild Waterfowl Sampling Methods
Section 10-211 - Population Control of Mute Swan
Section 10-212 - Hunting Heritage Protection
Section 10-213 - Venison Donation Grant Program -- Purpose -- Applying for Grants