(a) 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) 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) In Baltimore County, the Baltimore County Department of Health, Division of Animal Control shall enforce this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 10 - Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 6 - Crimes Relating to Animals
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 10-609 - 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 10-626 - Killing or Harming Service Animals -- Punishment