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§ 2-313.3. Declawing procedure on cat prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgricultureEffective: October 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Agriculture
Title 2. Department of Agriculture (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2022
MD Code, Agriculture, § 2-313.3
§ 2-313.3. Declawing procedure on cat prohibited
Currentness
In general
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a veterinary practitioner may not perform a declawing procedure on a cat.
Exceptions
(b) A veterinary practitioner may perform a declawing procedure on a cat if the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose.

Credits

Added by Acts 2022, c. 178, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 179, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 2-313.3, MD AGRIC § 2-313.3
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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