2018 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 18 - Disease Prevention
Subtitle 3 - Specific Diseases
Part III - Rabies
§ 18-319. Vaccinations -- Responsibilities of veterinarian; use of records

  • (a) Responsibilities of veterinarians. -- A licensed veterinarian who vaccinates a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies:

    • (1) May select the vaccine to be used;

    • (2) Shall administer the vaccine in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians;

    • (3) Shall issue to the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret a vaccination certificate, on the form that the Department approves; and

    • (4) Shall keep a record of the vaccination for a period of 5 years.

  • (b) Use of records restricted. -- The information in the rabies vaccination record that a licensed veterinarian keeps may not be used:

    • (1) To license the dog, cat, or ferret; or

    • (2) To tax the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret.

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