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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 15.14.05.01" title_num="15" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="05" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>For the purpose of this chapter “companion animal” means any rabbit, bird, rodent, fish, reptile, amphibian, nonhuman primate, and other species of animal kept for pleasure rather than utility and accustomed to living in or about human habitation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>“Companion animal” also means any dog or cat, regardless of its utilitarian purpose.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>“Companion animal” does not include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Horses, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, or poultry; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any other animals kept for bona fide research or agricultural uses.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>