Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-622
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-622
in effect(a) A person may not shoot, kill, or maim a carrier pigeon.
(b) A person may not entrap, catch, or detain a carrier pigeon that has:
(1) the owner’s name stamped on the carrier pigeon’s wing or tail; or
(2) a leg band that includes the owner’s initials, name, or number.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10 for each violation.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcr§ion=10-622&enactments=falseFetched: 10/16/2026