# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities

### Subtitle 4. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities

#### Section 5-424

A licensed veterinary practitioner is immune from any civil liability that results from:

(1) The actions of a licensed acupuncturist that practices in accordance with Sec. 2-301(g)(11) of the Agriculture Article;

(2) The actions of a person that:

  (i) Is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to practice a health occupation under the Health Occupations Article; and

  (ii) Is authorized to practice the health occupation on an animal in accordance with Sec. 2-304 of the Agriculture Article;

(3) A report in good faith of suspected animal cruelty or animal fighting to a local law enforcement or county animal control agency under Sec. 2-313.1 of the Agriculture Article; or

(4) The licensed veterinary practitioner's participation in an investigation of suspected animal cruelty or animal fighting as provided in Sec. 2-313.1(c) of the Agriculture Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)