The Board shall:
(1) Carry out the licensing, inspection, and enforcement provisions of this subtitle;
(2) Advise the Department regarding matters affecting the horse industry in the State;
(3) Support research related to equine health and related issues;
(4) Promote the development and use of horses in the State;
(5) Create public awareness of the value of equine activities as they relate to the preservation of green space and agricultural land; and
(6) Develop and disseminate information concerning the equine industry, including the history and tradition of breeding and the role of horses in recreational activities.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 7 - Maryland Horse Industry Board
Section 2-702.1 - Equine Activities Treated as Agricultural Activities
Section 2-704 - Composition of Board; Oath; Terms; Removal of Member
Section 2-705 - Chairman and Officers
Section 2-706 - Meetings; Expenses; Staff
Section 2-707 - Authority of Secretary; Rules and Regulations
Section 2-708 - Disposition of Funds Collected
Section 2-708.1 - Duties of Board
Section 2-708.2 - Maryland Horse Industry Fund
Section 2-710 - License Required
Section 2-711 - Application for License; License Fee
Section 2-712 - Expiration and Renewal of License
Section 2-713 - Inspections; Creation of Classes of Licenses
Section 2-714 - License to Be Property of State; Display; Transfer
Section 2-715 - Suspension or Revocation of License
Section 2-716 - Impounding Horses
Section 2-718 - Penalty; Hearing
Section 2-719 - Termination of Subtitle Provisions and Regulations