Maryland Criminal Law Section 10-610

      (a)      This section does not apply to a person giving away an animal:

            (1)      as an agricultural project;

            (2)      for conservation purposes; or

            (3)      that is intended for slaughter.

      (b)      Without the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture, a person may not give away a live animal as:

            (1)      a prize for, or inducement to enter, a contest, game, or other competition;

            (2)      an inducement to enter a place of amusement; or

            (3)      an incentive to make a business agreement if the offer is to attract trade.

      (c)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.