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§ 2-1705. Minimum standards of care

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, § 2-1705
§ 2-1705. Minimum standards of care
Currentness
In general
(a) On or before January 1, 2018, the Department shall adopt minimum standards of care for dogs and cats in animal shelters that are consistent with:
(1) The most recent Association of Shelter Veterinarians' Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters; and
(2) The most recent guidelines for standards of care in animal shelters prepared by the Professional Animal Workers of Maryland.
Shelter to follow standards of care
(b) An animal shelter shall follow the minimum standards of care adopted by the Department.

Credits

Added by Acts 2017, c. 409, § 2, eff. June 1, 2017.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 2-1705, MD AGRIC § 2-1705
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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