(a) Each person who owns or keeps a dog, cat, or ferret that is 4 months old or older shall have the dog, cat, or ferret vaccinated adequately against rabies.
(b) (1) A county may not register or license a dog, cat, or ferret unless the person who owns or keeps the dog, cat, or ferret submits, with the application for registration or license, proof that the dog, cat, or ferret has been vaccinated adequately against rabies.
(2) The public health veterinarian shall determine the proof of vaccination that is acceptable.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Specific Diseases
Section 18-312 - "Public Health Veterinarian" Defined
Section 18-313 - Statewide System
Section 18-314 - Preexposure Immunization
Section 18-315 - Antirabies Clinics
Section 18-316 - Reports of Possible Rabies Cases
Section 18-317 - Cost of Treatment
Section 18-318 - Vaccinations -- Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets
Section 18-319 - Vaccinations -- Responsibilities of Veterinarian; Use of Records