(a) The provisions of this subtitle do not prohibit:
(1) Importation into the State of wildlife or plants which may be lawfully imported into the United States or lawfully taken and removed from another state; or
(2) Entry into this State or the possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale, offer for sale, or shipment of any wildlife or plant which is designated an endangered or threatened species in this State but not in the state where originally taken, if the person engaging in the activity demonstrates by substantial evidence that the wildlife or plant was lawfully taken and lawfully removed from the state of origin.
(b) This section does not permit the possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale, offer for sale or shipment within the State of species of wildlife or plants determined, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act, to be an endangered or threatened species, except as permitted by § 10-2A-05 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2A - Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act
Section 10-2A-01 - Definitions
Section 10-2A-02 - Findings of General Assembly
Section 10-2A-05.1 - Incidental Taking Permit for Endangered Puritan Tiger Beetle; Regulations
Section 10-2A-05.2 - Incidental Taking Permit for Endangered Delmarva Fox Squirrel
Section 10-2A-06 - Programs for Conservation
Section 10-2A-06.1 - Birdwatcher's Fund
Section 10-2A-07 - Penalties for Violation of 10-2a-05; Searches and Seizures; Forfeitures