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2019 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 10 - Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 6 - Crimes Relating to Animals
§ 10-611. Killing of dog or cat -- Prohibited means
Universal Citation: MD Crim Law Code § 10-611 (2019)
(a) A person may not kill or allow a dog or cat to be killed by use of:
(1) a decompression chamber;
(2) carbon monoxide gas; or
(3) curariform drugs.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
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