Section 24-102 - Permit required.
§ 24-102. Permit required.
(a) In general.- 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) Exception.- 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) Separate permit for each facility.- A separate permit is required for each facility where a person keeps an exotic bird.
[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 29; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1987, ch. 306, § 2.]