(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Conserve” means to use all methods and procedures for the purpose of increasing the number of individuals within species or populations up to the optimum carrying capacity of their habitat and maintaining these levels. (2) “Conserve” includes all activities associated with scientific resources management such as […]
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) It is the policy of the State to conserve species of wildlife for human enjoyment, for scientific purposes, and to insure their perpetuation as viable components of their ecosystems; (2) Species of wildlife and plants normally occurring within the State which may be found to be threatened or endangered within the […]
(a) The Secretary shall conduct investigations of nongame wildlife in order to develop information relating to population, distribution, habitat needs, limiting factors, and other biological and ecological data to determine conservation measures necessary for their continued ability to sustain themselves successfully. On the basis of these determinations the Secretary shall issue proposed regulations not later than […]
(a) Any species of wildlife or plant determined to be endangered species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act shall be deemed to be an endangered species under the provisions of this subtitle and any species of wildlife or plant determined to be a threatened species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act shall be deemed to be […]
(a) Except with respect to species of wildlife or plants determined to be endangered or threatened pursuant to the Endangered Species Act, the Secretary, upon the petition of an interested person, shall conduct a review of any listed or unlisted species proposed to be removed from or added to the lists published pursuant to § 10-2A-04(f) […]
(a) The Secretary shall issue a permit to an applicant that authorizes an incidental taking of the endangered Puritan Tiger Beetle if: (1) The applicant submits a conservation plan to the Department that specifies: (i) The impact that will likely result from the incidental taking; (ii) The steps that the applicant will take to minimize and mitigate the impact, […]
(a) The Secretary may issue a permit to an applicant that authorizes an incidental taking of the endangered Delmarva fox squirrel if: (1) The applicant submits a conservation plan to the Department that specifies: (i) The impact that will likely result from the incidental taking; (ii) The steps that the applicant will take to minimize and mitigate the impact; […]
(a) The Secretary shall establish programs, including acquisition of land or aquatic habitat or interests in the land or aquatic habitats, necessary for the conservation of nongame, threatened, or endangered species of wildlife or plants. The Secretary shall use all vested authority to carry out the provisions of this subsection. (b) In carrying out programs authorized by […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Birdwatcher” means a person who engages in birdwatching. (3) (i) “Birdwatching” means identifying, studying, and recording the presence of wild birds in their natural surroundings. (ii) “Birdwatching” does not include incidental sightings of wild birds in their natural surroundings. (b) The purpose of this section is to provide a […]
(a) Any person who violates the provisions of § 10-2A-05 of this subtitle, fails to procure any permit required by § 10-2A-05 of this subtitle, or violates the terms of any permit shall be fined not more than $1,000 or be imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. (b) Any Natural Resources police officer or any […]
(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 […]
This subtitle may be cited as the Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act.