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Section 24-101 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Distribute” includes:         (1)    Offering for sale;         (2)    Selling;         (3)    Bartering; and         (4)    Giving away.     (c)    “Exotic bird” means a bird that is not native to this State.     (d)    “Permit” means a permit issued by the Secretary to import, distribute, and breed exotic birds.

Section 24-102 – Permit Required

    (a)    A person shall hold a permit issued by the Secretary before the person may import, distribute, or breed any exotic bird in this State.     (b)    A permit is not required for a person:         (1)    Legally to acquire and keep an exotic bird as a household pet; or         (2)    To import, distribute, or breed any bird that is regulated […]

Section 24-106 – Required Records

    (a)    On a form approved by the Secretary, each permit holder shall keep a record of the following information for each exotic bird received or disposed of by the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder:         (1)    At the time of receipt:             (i)    The exotic bird’s species;             (ii)    The date of receipt and the number of exotic […]

Section 24-107 – Handling, Treatment, and Destruction of Birds

    (a)    If a bird dies while in the possession of a permit holder, the permit holder shall freeze the bird immediately.     (b)    The Secretary of Health shall specify the methods for handling, treating, and destroying any bird that:         (1)    Dies while in the possession of a permit holder; or         (2)    In a case that involves psittacosis or any other […]

Section 24-108 – Inspection

    (a)    The Secretary of Health or a representative of the Secretary of Health may inspect the facilities of any permit holder.     (b)    On request, any permit holder or the Secretary of Health shall make available to the State Secretary of Agriculture any record, specimen, or other material necessary to diagnose or trace any infectious disease that:         (1)    Occurs […]

Section 24-110 – Penalty

    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule, regulation, or order adopted or issued by the Secretary of Health or the State Secretary of Agriculture under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.