(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously give poison or ground glass to a dog, or expose poison or ground glass, with the intent that a dog ingest it.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for each violation.
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