(a) In this section, “animal control facility” means a humane society, as defined in § 10–601 of the Criminal Law Article, or a county or municipal designated animal shelter.
(b) The Board, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Board, may issue a license to an animal control facility to allow the animal control facility to administer drugs needed to sedate, euthanize, or sedate and euthanize animals.
(c) (1) (i) The owner of an animal control facility shall apply for the license.
(ii) The Board shall issue a license in the name of the owner of an animal control facility.
(2) The application shall designate one individual at the facility responsible for the drugs.
(3) The annual license fee is $100.
(d) In accordance with procedures set out in § 2–311 of this subtitle, the Board may:
(1) Reject an application for a license; or
(2) Suspend or revoke a license for failure to comply with the Board’s regulations.
(e) An animal control facility licensed under this section shall comply with the Board’s requirements relating to employee training.
(f) A member of the Board, or the Board’s designated inspector, may enter an animal control facility licensed under this section at any reasonable hour to enforce the Board’s regulations.
(g) In consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, the Board shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 3 - State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Section 2-302 - State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Section 2-302.1 - Veterinary Review Committee
Section 2-303 - Establishment of Fund; Fees; Disposition of Funds Collected
Section 2-304 - Powers and Duties of Board Generally
Section 2-304.1 - Veterinary Hospital License
Section 2-305 - License to Administer Drugs by Animal Control Facility
Section 2-306 - Regulation of Veterinary Education
Section 2-307 - Examinations; Issuance of License
Section 2-307.1 - Mental or Physical Examination
Section 2-308 - Registration of Licensee
Section 2-309 - Registration of Veterinary Technicians
Section 2-310.1 - Penalties in Lieu of or in Addition to Suspension or Revocation
Section 2-311 - Procedure for Suspension or Revocation of License
Section 2-312 - Issuance of License After Revocation
Section 2-313 - Prohibited Acts
Section 2-313.1 - Reporting Animal Cruelty or Fighting
Section 2-313.2 - Cease and Desist Orders -- Civil Penalties
Section 2-314 - Liability for Civil Damages of Veterinarian or Others Rendering Aid in Emergency
Section 2-315 - Injunctive Relief
Section 2-316 - Termination of Subtitle Provisions and Regulations