Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2B-02
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2B-02
in effect(a) This subtitle applies to any sale or transfer of ownership that occurs in the course of a commercial transaction for which:
(1) The buyer takes physical possession of the covered animal species part or product in the State; or
(2) The seller is located in the State.
(b) This subtitle does not apply to:
(1) Federal or State law enforcement activity;
(2) Duties mandated by federal or State law;
(3) Activity expressly authorized by federal law; or
(4) A covered animal species part or product that is a fixed component of:
(i) An antique that is not made wholly or primarily from the covered animal species part or product, provided that:
1. The antique status is established by the owner or seller through documentation showing provenance and that the covered animal species part or product is at least 100 years old; and
2. The total weight of the covered animal species part or product is less than 200 grams; or
(ii) A musical instrument, knife, or firearm, provided that:
1. The covered animal species part or product was legally acquired;
2. The covered animal species part or product is a fixed or integral part of the item; and
3. The total weight of the covered animal species part or product is less than 20% of the total weight of the musical instrument, knife, or firearm.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gnr§ion=10-2B-02&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026