Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-614: (a) In this section, “chick” means a chicken, duckling, or other fowl under the age of 3 weeks
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to sell, give away, or color a baby fowl (under 3 weeks) as a pet or toy, except for commercial breeding purposes. Violation is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $25.
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