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§ 2-1704. Protocol for reclaiming animals and summary of intake and disposition data

West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgricultureEffective: June 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Agriculture
Title 2. Department of Agriculture (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 17. Animal Shelters (Refs & Annos)
Effective: June 1, 2017
MD Code, Agriculture, § 2-1704
§ 2-1704. Protocol for reclaiming animals and summary of intake and disposition data
Currentness
In general
(a) On or before January 1, 2017, an animal shelter shall establish and make available to the public on the animal shelter's Web site or in a conspicuous location within the animal shelter's facility:
(1) A written protocol for reclaiming animals from the animal shelter that includes:
(i) The minimum holding period for stray animals;
(ii) The hours of operation during which an animal may be reclaimed by the animal's owner or caregiver;
(iii) The fees associated with reclaiming an animal; and
(iv) Any identification or documentation that must be provided to the animal shelter before an animal may be reclaimed; and
(2) An annual summary of intake and disposition data reported to the Department in accordance with § 2-1602 of this title.
Shelter to follow its protocol
(b) An animal shelter shall follow its written protocol for reclaiming animals.

Credits

Added by Acts 2016, c. 267, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 409, § 2, eff. June 1, 2017.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 2-1704, MD AGRIC § 2-1704
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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