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§ 18-222. Prohibited animals subject to seizure

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 18. Disease Prevention (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Reports; Preventive Actions (Refs & Annos)
Part IV. Animal Control
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-222
§ 18-222. Prohibited animals subject to seizure
Currentness
Fines and penalties
(a) Any person who imports, transports, sells, transfers, breeds, raises, keeps, or possesses any animal which is prohibited under § 18-219 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500, or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
Animal subject to seizure
(b) Any animal, whose possession or keeping is prohibited under § 18-219 of this subtitle shall be considered a nuisance and a contraband, and is subject to seizure by any authorized law-enforcement officer.

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Added by Acts 1986, c. 805, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986.
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-222, MD HEALTH GEN § 18-222
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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