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§ 3-701. Opening enclosure of another

West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgriculture

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Agriculture
Title 3. Regulation of Livestock and Poultry (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Enclosed Livestock
MD Code, Agriculture, § 3-701
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 111A
§ 3-701. Opening enclosure of another
Currentness
Prohibited
(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously open the gate of another's field, pasture, or enclosure that encloses livestock.
Penalty
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 111A.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 3-701, MD AGRIC § 3-701
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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