# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 3. Regulation of Livestock and Poultry

### Subtitle 8. Regulation of Poultry to Protect Animal Health and Control Avian Influenza

#### Section 3-802

(a) Except as provided by the Secretary, each live poultry market operator, production facility operator, and poultry dealer shall obtain an annual license from the Secretary.

(b) Each license shall be effective until the following June 30, unless suspended or revoked.

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