(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person may not sponsor, conduct, or participate in a contest organized in the State that has the objective of killing a coyote, fox, or raccoon for prizes or monetary rewards.
(b) This section may not be construed to prohibit:
(1) A landowner or the landowner’s agent or lessee from killing coyotes, foxes, or raccoons on property of the landowner, provided that the killing is not part of an organized contest; or
(2) Lawful dog training or dog performance competitions.
(c) A person is subject to a fine of $50 for each coyote, fox, or raccoon killed in violation of subsection (a) of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
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 10-404 - Hunting, Possessing, Importing, and Selling Game Venison, Birds or Game Mammals
Section 10-406 - Open Season for Hunting and Trapping Fur-Bearing Mammals
Section 10-408 - Department to Regulate Use of Weapons and Ammunition
Section 10-408.1 - Certain Traps Near Residences
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