Signed by Governor Larry Hogan, Jr.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the sale of certain animal parts or products

Highlights:

• Prohibits unauthorized trafficking in parts, products derived from “covered animals” (bonobos, cheetahs, chimpanzees, elephants, etc) (Page 5).

• Exempts scientific/educational and key other institutions (Page 5-6).  

• Establishes penalties of up to $10,000 (Page 6).

• Authorizes Department of Natural Resources to maintain, donate, or destroy trafficked animal part, product (Page 7).

• Establishes effective date of October 1, 2022 (Page 7).

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