Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-626: (a) In this section, “service animal” has the meaning stated in § 7–701 of the Human Services Article
What this law says, in plain English
A person may not willfully and maliciously kill, injure, or interfere with a service animal or allow their own animal to do so. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment or fines up to $2,500.
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