Maryland Statutes
Title 10 - Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 6 - Crimes Relating to Animals

Section 10-601 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 10-602 - Legislative Intent - It is the intent of the General Assembly that each...

Section 10-603 - Application of 10-601 Through 10-608 and 10-626 - Sections 10–601 through 10–608 and 10–626 of this subtitle do...

Section 10-604 - Abuse or Neglect of Animal - (a) A person may not: (1) overdrive or overload an...

Section 10-605 - Attending Dogfights or Cockfights - (a) A person may not knowingly attend a deliberately conducted...

Section 10-606 - Aggravated Cruelty to Animals -- in General - (a) (1) In this section, “sexual contact with an animal”...

Section 10-607 - Aggravated Cruelty to Animals -- Certain Activities Related to Dogfights Prohibited - (a) In this section, “baiting” means using a dog to...

Section 10-607.1 - Implement of Dogfighting - (a) (1) In this section, “implement of dogfighting” means an...

Section 10-608 - Aggravated Cruelty to Animals -- Certain Activities Related to Cockfights Prohibited - (a) (1) In this section, “implement of cockfighting” means any...

Section 10-609 - Arrest by Humane Society Officer - (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of...

Section 10-610 - Animal as Prize - (a) This section does not apply to a person giving...

Section 10-611 - Killing of Dog or Cat -- Prohibited Means - (a) A person may not kill or allow a dog...

Section 10-612 - Abandoning Domestic Animal - (a) A person who owns, possesses, or has custody of...

Section 10-613 - Sale of Puppy or Kitten - (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a biomedical...

Section 10-614 - Transfer or Coloring of Chick - (a) In this section, “chick” means a chicken, duckling, or...

Section 10-615 - Care of Mistreated Animal - (a) If an owner or custodian of an animal is...

Section 10-616 - Kennel Inspection - (a) This section does not apply to premises: (1) where...

Section 10-617 - Disposal of Domestic Animal - (a) In this section, “animal control unit” means the local...

Section 10-618 - Poisoning Dog - (a) A person may not willfully and maliciously give poison...

Section 10-619 - Dangerous Dog - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 10-620 - Interference With Race Horse - (a) In this section, “equine” includes horses, donkeys, mules, and...

Section 10-621 - Import, Offer, or Transfer of Dangerous Animal - (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b)(2) of this...

Section 10-622 - Injuring or Trapping Carrier Pigeon - (a) A person may not shoot, kill, or maim a...

Section 10-623 - Leaving Dogs Outside and Unattended by Use of Restraints - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 10-624 - Unauthorized Surgery on Dogs - (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section,...

Section 10-625 - Unauthorized Surgical Devocalization of Cat or Dog - (a) (1) “Devocalize” means to perform a surgical procedure involving...

Section 10-626 - Killing or Harming Service Animals -- Punishment - (a) In this section, “service animal” has the meaning stated...