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§ 10-601. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: May 22, 2008

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 6. Crimes Relating to Animals (Refs & Annos)
Effective: May 22, 2008
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 10-601
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 62
§ 10-601. Definitions
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Animal
(b) “Animal” means a living creature except a human being.
Cruelty
(c)(1) “Cruelty” means the unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering caused or allowed by an act, omission, or neglect.
(2) “Cruelty” includes torture and torment.
Humane society
(d) “Humane society” means a society or association incorporated in Maryland for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2008, c. 697, § 1, eff. May 22, 2008.
Formerly Art. 27, § 62.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 10-601, MD CRIM LAW § 10-601
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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