Maryland Code > NATURAL RESOURCES > Title 10 > Subtitle 2A – Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act


§ 10-2A-01	Definitions
§ 10-2A-02	Findings of General Assembly
§ 10-2A-03	Investigations by Secretary; regulations generally; taking, possessing, transporting, etc., prohibited generally
§ 10-2A-04	Determination of status as endangered or threatened species; preparation of lists; regulations
§ 10-2A-05	Changes in listings; regulations for conservation of species; prohibited acts; transportation under valid permit; possession,transportation, etc., for scientific purposes
§ 10-2A-05.1	Incidental taking permit for endangered Puritan Tiger Beetle; regulations
§ 10-2A-05.2	Incidental taking permit for endangered Delmarva Fox Squirrel
§ 10-2A-06	Programs for conservation
§ 10-2A-06.1	Birdwatcher’s Fund
§ 10-2A-07	Penalties for violation of Section 10-2A-05; searches and seizures; forfeitures
§ 10-2A-08	Exemptions from subtitle
§ 10-2A-09	Short title

Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See
Statute: A law passed by a legislature.