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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 15.01.11.08" title_num="15" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="11" heading="Record Keeping.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The responsible individual shall ensure that records are kept for each animal entering the shelter. Information shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The animal’s species and unique identification number;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The estimated age of the animal;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Date of entry into the shelter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Date and explanation of all treatments and medical procedures; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Final disposition (date and type).</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>All shelters shall have active adoption programs with written protocols available for inspection, as defined in Agriculture Article, §2-1704, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>