# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities

### Subtitle 6. Crimes Relating to Animals

#### Section 10-614

(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.

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