§ 10–612
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 10-612 (2026)
Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 6. Crimes Relating to Animals
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(a)
A person who owns, possesses, or has custody of a domestic animal may not drop or leave the animal on a road, in a public place, or on private property with the intent to abandon the animal.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.