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2023 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 10 - Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 6 - Crimes Relating to Animals
- Section 10-601 - Definitions
- Section 10-602 - Legislative Intent
- Section 10-603 - Application of 10-601 Through 10-608 and 10-626
- Section 10-604 - Abuse or Neglect of Animal
- Section 10-605 - Attending Dogfights or Cockfights
- Section 10-606 - Aggravated Cruelty to Animals -- in General
- Section 10-607 - Aggravated Cruelty to Animals -- Certain Activities Related to Dogfights Prohibited
- Section 10-607.1 - Implement of Dogfighting
- Section 10-608 - Aggravated Cruelty to Animals -- Certain Activities Related to Cockfights Prohibited
- Section 10-609 - Arrest by Humane Society Officer
- Section 10-610 - Animal as Prize
- Section 10-611 - Killing of Dog or Cat -- Prohibited Means
- Section 10-612 - Abandoning Domestic Animal
- Section 10-613 - Sale of Puppy or Kitten
- Section 10-614 - Transfer or Coloring of Chick
- Section 10-615 - Care of Mistreated Animal
- Section 10-616 - Kennel Inspection
- Section 10-617 - Disposal of Domestic Animal
- Section 10-618 - Poisoning Dog
- Section 10-619 - Dangerous Dog
- Section 10-620 - Interference With Race Horse
- Section 10-621 - Import, Offer, or Transfer of Dangerous Animal
- Section 10-622 - Injuring or Trapping Carrier Pigeon
- Section 10-623 - Leaving Dogs Outside and Unattended by Use of Restraints
- Section 10-624 - Unauthorized Surgery on Dogs
- Section 10-625 - Unauthorized Surgical Devocalization of Cat or Dog
- Section 10-625.1 - Declawing Cats Prohibited -- Violations
- Section 10-626 - Killing or Harming Service Animals -- Punishment
- Section 10-615.1
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