§ 10–605
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 10-605 (2026)
Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 6. Crimes Relating to Animals
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(a)
A person may not knowingly attend a deliberately conducted dogfight as a spectator.
(b)
A person may not knowingly attend as a spectator a deliberately conducted event that uses a fowl, cock, or other bird to fight with another fowl, cock, or other bird.
(c)
(1)
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 $2,500 or both.
(2)
As a condition of sentencing, the court may order a defendant convicted of violating this section to participate in and pay for psychological counseling.