Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-616: (a) This section does not apply to premises: (1) where dogs are kept or bred solely for medical or related research or laboratory tests; (2) operated by a licensed and regularly practicing veterinarian; or (3) where hunting dogs are housed, if the buying, selling, trading, or breeding is incidental
What this law says, in plain English
This statute exempts certain dog facilities from regulations and authorizes humane society directors and sheriffs to inspect premises where dogs are bred, sold, or traded, or kennels housing 25+ dogs, with prior written notice. Enforcement is assigned to specific county health departments.
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