Maryland Rules & Information

These Rules & Information are provided as a convenience to Repticon vendors and exhibitors, and may not be comprehensive for every animal. Each vendor is responsible for researching and complying with all current laws regarding their animals.

Maryland Permit Information & Baltimore Show Restrictions & Requirements

Maryland Animal Restrictions

- There is NO permit requirement for sale of non-native species.
- Maryland regulates native reptiles & amphibians.  Click here: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/captive.asp for a list of regulated native species and associated regulations.  A $25 permit is required for sale of native species on this list.
- No Venomous Reptiles

Maryland Requirements

Captive Reptile & Amphibian Permit/License & Documentation- A $25 permit is required for all native species which are allowed to be sold or possessed. To review all rules and to apply for the license, visit the DNR site here or call (410) 260-8540. Forms for Reporting & Record Keeping may be downloaded here: RAP Report Form

Animal Inspections- The Maryland Department of Agriculture Animal Health Section requires animals entering the State of Maryland to have a current veterinary health certificate from a certified vet from the state from which the animal has come. For more information, call 410-841-5810 or email: animalhealth@mda.state.md.uss

Questions?- If you have any questions or concerns please contact Repticon
or Mary Goldie, Permits Coordinator, Wildlife and Heritage Service, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
phone: 410-260-8546
e-mail: mgoldie@dnr.state.md.us