§ 18–319
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 18-319 (2026)
Title 18. Disease Prevention
Subtitle 3. Specific Diseases
§ 18–319LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A licensed veterinarian who vaccinates a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies:
(1)
May select the vaccine to be used;
(2)
Shall administer the vaccine in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians;
(3)
Shall issue to the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret a vaccination certificate, on the form that the Department approves; and
(4)
Shall keep a record of the vaccination for a period of 5 years.
(b)
The information in the rabies vaccination record that a licensed veterinarian keeps may not be used:
(1)
To license the dog, cat, or ferret; or
(2)
To tax the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret.