1. A. In accordance with Natural Resources Article, §10-1101.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, a person convicted of deer poaching in Maryland shall pay restitution.

2. B. Amount of Restitution.

   1. (1) For each antlered white-tailed deer that obtains a gross score of more than 150 gross inches, a person convicted of deer poaching shall:

      1. (a) Pay restitution of not less than $5,000 but not exceeding $10,000; and
      2. (b) Perform 80 hours of community service.

   2. (2) For each sika deer or antlered white-tailed deer that obtains a gross score of 150 gross inches or less, a person convicted of deer poaching shall:

      1. (a) Pay restitution of not less than $2,000 but not exceeding $5,000; and
      2. (b) Perform 80 hours of community service.
   3. (3) A sika or antlered white-tailed deer with 8 antler points or less shall be deemed to have a gross score of less than 150 gross inches for the purposes of this regulation and does not require measurement.

   4. (4) For each antlerless white-tailed deer, a person convicted of deer poaching shall:

      1. (a) Pay restitution of not less than $300 but not exceeding $500; or
      2. (b) Perform 40 hours of community service.

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)