Section 10-1108 - Suspension of hunting license.

§ 10-1108. Suspension of hunting license.
 

(a)  Authorized.-  

(1) In addition to any other penalty, a court may suspend the hunting license of any person who is convicted of violating any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under this title, for a period not exceeding 5 years. 

(2) (i) A court may suspend for not more than 1 year the hunting license of a person who is convicted of violating § 6-402 of the Criminal Law Article while carrying a firearm or bow and arrow for the purpose of hunting. 

(ii) When a person not holding a hunting license is convicted of violating § 6-402 of the Criminal Law Article while carrying a firearm or bow and arrow for the purpose of hunting, the court may order that the person not obtain a hunting license for a period of not more than 1 year. 

(b)  Effect of passing hunting safety course.- If a person whose hunting license is suspended under this section passes another hunting safety course after the suspension has expired, the person may reapply for and be issued a hunting license. 

(c)  Effect of suspension of hunting license.- A person whose hunting license is suspended under this section may not: 

(1) Hunt on any lands where a hunting license is required; or 

(2) Purchase or attempt to purchase another hunting license during the period of suspension. 
 

[1988, ch. 545; 1989, ch. 137; 1992, ch. 23; 1998, ch. 498; 2002, ch. 213, § 6.]