Is it legal to own a sugar glider in Maryland?
The short answer
Yes. Sugar gliders aren't among the animals Maryland's statute prohibits, leaving them legal with no state permit.
What Maryland law says
§10-621 works by list — cats, canids, bears, raccoons, skunks, primates, crocodilians, venomous snakes — and small marsupials aren't on it.
Which agency regulates sugar gliders in Maryland
No state agency regulates sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) possession in Maryland — authority rests with local animal control. See the state wildlife agency for related rules.
Is there a permit for pet sugar gliders?
No permit is required at the state level.
Penalties and enforcement
None.
Local city and county rules
Standard county pet rules only.
Frequently asked questions
Any Maryland paperwork for sugar gliders?
None at the state level.
Sources
More animals in Maryland
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See all animals on the exotic pet laws in Maryland page, or compare every state on the pet sugar glider laws by state page.
Last verified 2026-07-03 against the cited primary sources. This is a research directory, not legal advice — confirm current rules with your local animal-control authority before acquiring any animal.