Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-603: Sections 10–601 through 10–608 and 10–626 of this subtitle do not apply to: (1) customary and normal veterinary and agri
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Certain animal welfare laws do not apply to standard veterinary practices, approved research, humane pest control and food processing, or activities where animal pain is purely incidental.
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