Maryland Statutes
Part III - Rabies
Section 18-319 - Vaccinations -- Responsibilities of Veterinarian; Use of Records

(a)    A licensed veterinarian who vaccinates a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies:
        (1)    May select the vaccine to be used;
        (2)    Shall administer the vaccine in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians;
        (3)    Shall issue to the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret a vaccination certificate, on the form that the Department approves; and
        (4)    Shall keep a record of the vaccination for a period of 5 years.
    (b)    The information in the rabies vaccination record that a licensed veterinarian keeps may not be used:
        (1)    To license the dog, cat, or ferret; or
        (2)    To tax the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret.

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