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2018 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 10 - Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 6 - Crimes Relating to Animals
§ 10-609. Arrest by humane society officer

Universal Citation: MD Crim Law Code § 10-609 (2018)
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  • (a) In general. -- Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, if an officer of a humane society sees a person committing a misdemeanor that involves cruelty to an animal, the officer shall arrest and bring before the District Court the person committing the misdemeanor.

  • (b) Local enforcement -- Calvert County. -- In Calvert County, if an officer of a humane society or an animal control officer appointed by the County Commissioners or the County Commissioners' designee sees a person committing a misdemeanor that involves cruelty to an animal, the officer shall arrest and bring before the District Court the person committing the misdemeanor.

  • (c) Local enforcement -- Baltimore County. -- In Baltimore County, the Baltimore County Department of Health, Division of Animal Control shall enforce this section.

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