Maryland Criminal Law Section 10-607

      (a)      A person may not:

            (1)      use or allow a dog to be used in a dogfight;

            (2)      arrange or conduct a dogfight;

            (3)      possess, own, sell, transport, or train a dog with the intent to use the dog in a dogfight; or

            (4)      knowingly allow premises under the person's ownership, charge, or control to be used to conduct a dogfight.

      (b)      (1)      A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of aggravated cruelty to animals and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

            (2)      As a condition of sentencing, the court may order a defendant convicted of violating this section to participate in and pay for psychological counseling.