(a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of a county may adopt rules and regulations to establish and provide for payment of bounties for the killing of: (1) crows; (2) foxes; (3) hawks; (4) minks; (5) owls; (6) wildcats; and (7) other similar destructive and harmful wild animals or birds. (c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates a regulation adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100. (2) In Calvert County, a person who violates a regulation adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
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