§ 2–1704
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 2-1704 (2026)
Title 2. Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 17. Animal Shelters
§ 2–1704LinkCopy Citation
(a)
On or before January 1, 2017, an animal shelter shall establish and make available to the public on the animal shelter’s Web site or in a conspicuous location within the animal shelter’s facility:
(1)
A written protocol for reclaiming animals from the animal shelter that includes:
(i)
The minimum holding period for stray animals;
(ii)
The hours of operation during which an animal may be reclaimed by the animal’s owner or caregiver;
(iii)
The fees associated with reclaiming an animal; and
(iv)
Any identification or documentation that must be provided to the animal shelter before an animal may be reclaimed; and
(2)
An annual summary of intake and disposition data reported to the Department in accordance with § 2–1602 of this title.
(b)
An animal shelter shall follow its written protocol for reclaiming animals.