Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Hunting Restrictions -- in General
Section 10-425 - Waterfowl Processing Operations

(a)    (1)    A person may not conduct a waterfowl processing operation unless the person has a waterfowl processing operation license issued by the Department under this section.
        (2)    The Department may not charge a fee for any license issued under the provisions of this section.
    (b)    (1)    A person desiring a waterfowl processing operation license shall apply on a form the Department supplies.
        (2)    Upon receipt of a completed application, the Department shall issue a license.
    (c)    A waterfowl processing operation license:
        (1)    Shall expire on June 30 following the date of issuance; and
        (2)    May be renewed by providing a completed renewal application.
    (d)    A waterfowl processing operation may not receive or have in custody any wild waterfowl unless the wild waterfowl is properly tagged as required by State and federal laws and regulations.
    (e)    A waterfowl processing operation shall keep on forms provided by the Department a record of:
        (1)    The number of each species of wild waterfowl processed, received by, or in the custody of the operation;
        (2)    The location (county and state) where each wild waterfowl received by the operation was taken;
        (3)    The date each wild waterfowl was received by the operation;
        (4)    The name and address of the person from whom each wild waterfowl was received;
        (5)    The date each wild waterfowl was disposed of by the operation; and
        (6)    The name and address of the person to whom each wild waterfowl was delivered.
    (f)    A licensee shall submit a copy of the records required by subsection (e) of this section to the Department annually prior to the March 1 immediately following the date of the issuance of the license.
    (g)    At any reasonable hour, a licensee shall allow any Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer to enter and inspect the premises where the operation is conducted and to inspect records.
    (h)    In addition to any other penalty under this title, the Department may suspend or revoke the license of a licensee who is convicted of violating a provision of this title, a regulation issued under this title, or a federal game law or regulation.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Natural Resources

Title 10 - Wildlife

Subtitle 4 - Hunting Restrictions -- in General

Section 10-401 - Hunting, Possessing, and Selling Certain Wild Birds

Section 10-402 - Hunting and Taking Nests and Eggs of Wild and Migratory Birds

Section 10-403 - Hunting, Purchasing, Selling, etc., Game Birds in Violation of Federal and State Law; Hunting in Bird Refuges

Section 10-404 - Hunting, Possessing, Importing, and Selling Game Venison, Birds or Game Mammals

Section 10-405 - Open Season for Forest Game Birds and Mammals and Upland Game Birds and Mammals; Junior Deer Hunt

Section 10-406 - Open Season for Hunting and Trapping Fur-Bearing Mammals

Section 10-407 - Open Season for Wetland Game Birds, Wild Waterfowl, and Certain Other Migratory Birds Regulated by Federal Rule or Regulation

Section 10-408 - Department to Regulate Use of Weapons and Ammunition

Section 10-408.1 - Certain Traps Near Residences

Section 10-409 - Department to Regulate Bag Limits; Bag Limits to Be in Conformity With Federal Rules and Regulations

Section 10-410 - Restrictions on Hunting Wildlife Generally

Section 10-411 - Hunting on Private Lands

Section 10-412 - Hunting Wetland or Upland Game Birds

Section 10-413 - Restrictions Pertaining to Dogs and Cats

Section 10-414 - Hunting Restrictions Relating to Raccoon and Opossum

Section 10-415 - Deer Hunting -- in General

Section 10-416 - Deer Hunting -- Prohibited Methods

Section 10-417 - Export and Shipment of Game or Nongame Birds or Mammals

Section 10-418 - Clothing Worn by Hunters or Assistants

Section 10-419 - Commercial Use of Dead Seals Prohibited

Section 10-420 - Muzzle Loading Hunting Season for Deer

Section 10-420.1 - Hunting Deer With Certain Handguns

Section 10-421 - Restriction on First Day of Firearms Season for Hunting Deer

Section 10-422 - Interference With Hunters

Section 10-423 - Applicability of Penalty Provisions

Section 10-423.1 - Black Bear Damage Reimbursement Fund

Section 10-424 - Limitations on Hunting or Pursuing Wildlife, Unprotected Birds, or Mammals

Section 10-424.1 - Suspension of License for Violation of 10-424(1)

Section 10-425 - Waterfowl Processing Operations

Section 10-426 - Hunting via Internet Connection Prohibited; Penalty

Section 10-427 - Prohibition on Organized Killing Contests -- Penalty for Violation