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§ 10-610. Animal as prize

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

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)
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 10-610
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 60A
§ 10-610. Animal as prize
Currentness
Scope of section
(a) This section does not apply to a person giving away an animal:
(1) as an agricultural project;
(2) for conservation purposes; or
(3) that is intended for slaughter.
Prohibited
(b) Without the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture, a person may not give away a live animal as:
(1) a prize for, or inducement to enter, a contest, game, or other competition;
(2) an inducement to enter a place of amusement; or
(3) an incentive to make a business agreement if the offer is to attract trade.
Penalty
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 60A.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 10-610, MD CRIM LAW § 10-610
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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