Maryland Criminal Law Section 10-614

      (a)      In this section, "chick" means a chicken, duckling, or other fowl under the age of 3 weeks.

      (b)      This section does not prohibit the sale or display of a chick in proper facilities by a breeder or store engaged in the business of selling chicks for commercial breeding and raising.

      (c)      A person may not:

            (1)      sell, offer for sale, barter, or give away a chick as a pet, toy, premium, or novelty; or

            (2)      color, dye, stain, or otherwise change the natural color of a chick.

      (d)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.