{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-24-102","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health - General § 24–102","heading":"","body":"(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.\n(b) A permit is not required for a person:\n(1) Legally to acquire and keep an exotic bird as a household pet; or\n(2) To import, distribute, or breed any bird that is regulated by any program of the Department of Natural Resources.\n(c) A separate permit is required for each facility where a person keeps an exotic bird.","path":["Article - Health - General"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg\u0026section=24-102","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:48Z","sha256":"070e83fe6bf5203f2a1382aae3843a07a40bc623fa12bc02f156435988b6ca0a","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-24-101","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-24-103"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}