Maryland Criminal Law Section 10-608

      (a)      (1)      In this section, "implement of cockfighting" means any implement or device intended or designed:

                  (i)      to enhance the fighting ability of a fowl, cock, or other bird; or

                  (ii)      for use in a deliberately conducted event that uses a fowl, cock, or other bird to fight with another fowl, cock, or other bird.

            (2)      "Implement of cockfighting" includes:

                  (i)      a gaff;

                  (ii)      a slasher;

                  (iii)      a postiza;

                  (iv)      a sparring muff; and

                  (v)      any other sharp implement designed to be attached in place of the natural spur of a gamecock or other fighting bird.

      (b)      A person may not:

            (1)      use or allow the use of a fowl, cock, or other bird to fight with another animal;

            (2)      possess, with the intent to unlawfully use, an implement of cockfighting;

            (3)      arrange or conduct a fight in which a fowl, cock, or other bird fights with another fowl, cock, or other bird;

            (4)      possess, own, sell, transport, or train a fowl, cock, or other bird with the intent to use the fowl, cock, or other bird in a cockfight; or

            (5)      knowingly allow premises under the person's ownership, charge, or control to be used to conduct a fight in which a fowl, cock, or other bird fights with another fowl, cock, or other bird.

      (c)      (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.