Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 10-610
Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 10-610
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(1) as an agricultural project;
(2) for conservation purposes; or
(3) that is intended for slaughter.
(b) Without the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture, a person may not give away a live animal as:
(1) a prize for, or inducement to enter, a contest, game, or other competition;
(2) an inducement to enter a place of amusement; or
(3) an incentive to make a business agreement if the offer is to attract trade.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.