# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 2. Department of Agriculture

### Subtitle 17. Animal Shelters

#### Section 2-1702

(a) The General Assembly finds that animal shelters perform an integral community service.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to enhance animal shelter services by promoting humane animal sheltering policies and strengthening community safety.

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Md. Code Ann., Agric. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)