2019 Maryland Code
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 4 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities
§ 5-424. Immunity -- Veterinary practitioner
A licensed veterinary practitioner is immune from any civil liability that results from:
(1) The actions of a licensed acupuncturist that practices in accordance with § 2–301(g)(11) of the Agriculture Article;
(2) The actions of a person that:
(i) Is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to practice a health occupation under the Health Occupations Article; and
(ii) Is authorized to practice the health occupation on an animal in accordance with § 2–304 of the Agriculture Article;
(3) A report in good faith of suspected animal cruelty or animal fighting to a local law enforcement or county animal control agency under § 2–313.1 of the Agriculture Article; or
(4) The licensed veterinary practitioner’s participation in an investigation of suspected animal cruelty or animal fighting as provided in § 2–313.1(c) of the Agriculture Article.
