# COMAR Title 15 — Maryland Department of Agriculture

## Subtitle 11 — Animal Health

### Chapter 19 — Administrative Penalty Standards for Violations of Contagious or Infectious Disease Prevention Requirements

#### Regulation .02 Definition.

*COMAR 15.11.19.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated:

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Disease” means a contagious or infectious disease affecting domestic animals.

  (2) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary's designee, including the State Veterinarian and staff.