§ 15–105
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 15-105 (2026)
Title 15. Research Facilities That Use Dogs or Cats
Subtitle 1
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(a)
On or before December 1, 2028, and each December 1 thereafter, each testing facility shall submit to the Secretary the following information regarding the immediately preceding fiscal year:
(1)
The number of each species of animals owned and used by the testing facility;
(2)
The number of dogs or cats released to animal rescue organizations under § 15–104 of this title and the names of the animal rescue organizations to which the dogs or cats were released;
(3)
The type and number of alternative test methods and traditional animal test methods used;
(4)
The number of traditional animal test method waivers used; and
(5)
The purpose of any tests conducted using alternative test methods or traditional animal test methods.
(b)
On or before December 1, 2028, and each December 1 thereafter, each research facility using or keeping dogs or cats shall submit to the Secretary, for the immediately preceding fiscal year, the number of dogs or cats released to animal rescue organizations under § 15–104 of this title and the names of the animal rescue organizations to which the dogs or cats were released.
(c)
The Secretary shall:
(1)
Prepare an annual report aggregating the information submitted under this section in an anonymized manner; and
(2)
Post the annual report on the Department’s website.
(d)
A report made to the Secretary under this section is not subject to disclosure under the Maryland Public Information Act.