# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 2. Department of Agriculture

### Subtitle 7. Maryland Horse Industry Board

#### Section 2-708.1

The Board shall:

(1) Carry out the licensing, inspection, and enforcement provisions of this subtitle;

(2) Advise the Department regarding matters affecting the horse industry in the State;

(3) Support research related to equine health and related issues;

(4) Promote the development and use of horses in the State;

(5) Create public awareness of the value of equine activities as they relate to the preservation of green space and agricultural land; and

(6) Develop and disseminate information concerning the equine industry, including the history and tradition of breeding and the role of horses in recreational activities.

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