§ 3-1003. Use of medically important antimicrobial drugs
West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgricultureEffective: October 1, 2019
Effective: October 1, 2019
MD Code, Agriculture, § 3-1003
§ 3-1003. Use of medically important antimicrobial drugs
(a) A medically important antimicrobial drug may not be administered in feed or water to cattle, swine, or poultry unless ordered by a licensed veterinarian through:
(b)(1) On or after January 1, 2018, and subject to subsection (c) of this section, a medically important antimicrobial drug may be administered to cattle, swine, or poultry if, in the professional judgment of a licensed veterinarian, the medically important antimicrobial drug is necessary:
(2)(i) On or after January 1, 2018, a medically important antimicrobial drug may be administered to cattle, swine, or poultry if, in the professional judgment of a licensed veterinarian, the medically important antimicrobial drug is necessary for prophylaxis to address an elevated risk of contraction of a particular disease or infection.
(c) Unless administration of a medically important antimicrobial drug is consistent with subsection (b)(1) of this section, a medically important antimicrobial drug may not be administered in a regular pattern to cattle, swine, or poultry.
(d) A medically important antimicrobial drug may not be administered to cattle, swine, or poultry solely for the purpose of:
(e)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a medically important antimicrobial drug may not be administered to cattle, swine, or poultry for a period longer than 21 days.
Credits
Added by Acts 2017, c. 787, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 788, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 678, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2019, c. 679, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 3-1003, MD AGRIC § 3-1003
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 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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