§ 10–614
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 10-614 (2026)
Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 6. Crimes Relating to Animals
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(a)
In this section, “chick” means a chicken, duckling, or other fowl under the age of 3 weeks.
(b)
This section does not prohibit the sale or display of a chick in proper facilities by a breeder or store engaged in the business of selling chicks for commercial breeding and raising.
(c)
A person may not:
(1)
sell, offer for sale, barter, or give away a chick as a pet, toy, premium, or novelty; or
(2)
color, dye, stain, or otherwise change the natural color of a chick.
(d)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.