Maryland Health - General Section 24-102

      (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 by any program of the Department of Natural Resources.

      (c)      A separate permit is required for each facility where a person keeps an exotic bird.