§ 10-601 Definitions
§ 10-602 Legislative intent
§ 10-603 Application of Sections 10-601 through 10-608
§ 10-604 Abuse or neglect of animal
§ 10-605 Attending dogfights or cockfights
§ 10-606 Aggravated cruelty to animals – In general
§ 10-607 Aggravated cruelty to animals – Certain activities related to dogfights prohibited
§ 10-607.1 Implement of dogfighting
§ 10-608 Aggravated cruelty to animals – Certain activities related to cockfights prohibited
§ 10-609 Arrest by humane society officer
§ 10-610 Animal as prize
§ 10-611 Killing of dog or cat – Prohibited means
§ 10-612 Abandoning domestic animal
§ 10-613 Sale of puppy or kitten
§ 10-614 Transfer or coloring of chick
§ 10-615 Care of mistreated animal
§ 10-615.1 Petition for costs of seizure
§ 10-616 Kennel inspection
§ 10-617 Disposal of domestic animal
§ 10-618 Poisoning dog
§ 10-619 Dangerous dog
§ 10-620 Interference with, injury to, destruction of, or tampering with certain equines
§ 10-621 Import, offer, or transfer of dangerous animal
§ 10-622 Injuring or trapping carrier pigeon
§ 10-623 Leaving dogs outside and unattended by use of restraints
§ 10-624 Unauthorized surgery on dogs
§ 10-625 Unauthorized surgical devocalization of cat or dog
§ 10-625.1 Cat declawing
§ 10-626 Killing, injuring or interfering with a service animal

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Terms Used In Maryland Code > CRIMINAL LAW > Title 10 > Subtitle 6 - Crimes Relating to Animals

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