Maryland Natural Resources Section 10-909

      (a)      Any properly accredited person of known scientific attainment desiring to collect wildlife, nests, or eggs from the wild for scientific or educational purposes shall first obtain a scientific collection permit from the Secretary.

      (b)      The Secretary may issue a scientific collecting permit, on the payment of a reasonable fee, to any properly accredited person who has demonstrated a legitimate scientific or educational need for the requested wildlife.

      (c)      The Secretary may adopt regulations governing the issuance, revocation, terms, and conditions of the permit.

      (d)      The permit:

            (1)      Shall expire December 31 of the issuing year; and

            (2)      May not be transferred to another person.

      (e)      The permit becomes void on proof that the permittee has:

            (1)      Captured or killed any wildlife;

            (2)      Taken any nests or eggs for other than scientific or educational purposes; or

            (3)      Taken or possessed any wildlife, nests, or eggs not authorized by the permit.