# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 3. Regulation of Livestock and Poultry

### Subtitle 7. Enclosed Livestock

#### Section 3-701

(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously open the gate of another's field, pasture, or enclosure that encloses livestock.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

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