1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Conviction” includes:

      1. (a) A guilty verdict;
      2. (b) Accepted plea of nolo contendere;
      3. (c) An admission of guilt to any charge made by the prepayment of the applicable fine instead of appearing for trial; or
      4. (d) Each charged violation merged into a conviction.

   2. (2) “Deer poaching” means the illegal killing of a white-tailed or sika deer:

      1. (a) After legal shooting hours;
      2. (b) During a closed season;
      3. (c) In violation of prescribed bag limits;
      4. (d) In violation of a Department-issued permit;
      5. (e) With an illegal weapon; or
      6. (f) While trespassing.

   3. (3) “Gross score” means the score derived by calculating the measurements of the antlers of white-tailed deer:

      1. (a) In accordance with the Boone and Crockett Club Official Scoring System for North American Big Game Trophies Non-Typical Whitetail and Coues' Deer, 2015, which is incorporated by reference in Regulation .02 of this chapter;
      2. (b) As taken by an official Boone and Crockett Club scorer; and
      3. (c) As measured at any time with no drying time being required.
   4. (4) “Privilege” means the ability to hunt without a hunting license under the exemptions provided in Natural Resources Article, §10-301(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   5. (5) “Suspension” means the act of the Department temporarily rescinding a hunting license or privilege and thereby temporarily prohibiting a person from engaging in a hunting activity or activities under any circumstances.

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§10-1101.1, 10-1107, and 10-1108, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R. 1443)