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Maryland Code, Agriculture § 2-1704

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) On or before January 1, 2017, an animal shelter shall establish and make available to the public on the animal shelter's Web site or in a conspicuous location within the animal shelter's facility:

(1) A written protocol for reclaiming animals from the animal shelter that includes:

(i) The minimum holding period for stray animals;

(ii) The hours of operation during which an animal may be reclaimed by the animal's owner or caregiver;

(iii) The fees associated with reclaiming an animal; and

(iv) Any identification or documentation that must be provided to the animal shelter before an animal may be reclaimed; and

(2) An annual summary of intake and disposition data reported to the Department in accordance with § 2-1602 of this title.

(b) An animal shelter shall follow its written protocol for reclaiming animals.

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