# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 10. Wildlife

### Subtitle 2C. Traveling Animal Acts

#### Section 10-2C-02

(a) This section does not apply to a performance that takes place at a nonmobile, permanent institution or other fixed facility, provided that the covered animal is not transported to the institution or facility for a period of less than 60 days for the sole purpose of a performance.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not allow for the performance of a covered animal in a traveling animal act.

(c) A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $2,000 per violation.

(d) The provisions of this section may be enforced by:

  (1) A State or local law enforcement officer; or

  (2) The local animal control authority for the jurisdiction where the violation occurs.

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