# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 19. Miscellaneous State Business Regulation

### Subtitle 7. Retail Pet Stores

#### Section 19-703

(a) A retail pet store may not sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of cats or dogs.

(b) This section may not be construed to prohibit a retail pet store from collaborating with an animal welfare organization or animal control unit to offer space for these entities to showcase cats or dogs for adoption.

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