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(a) Any person who imports, transports, sells, transfers, breeds, raises, keeps, or possesses any animal which is prohibited under § 18-219 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500, or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
(b) Any animal, whose possession or keeping is prohibited under § 18-219 of this subtitle shall be considered a nuisance and a contraband, and is subject to seizure by any authorized law-enforcement officer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Health-General § 18-222 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/health-general/md-code-health-gen-sect-18-222.html
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