Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-606: (a) (1) In this section, “sexual contact with an animal” means any act: (i) involving: 1
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This statute defines and prohibits aggravated cruelty to animals, including mutilation, torture, cruel beating, cruel killing, and sexual contact with animals. Violation is a felony punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine.
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