(a) On or before January 1, 2018, the Department shall adopt minimum standards of care for dogs and cats in animal shelters that are consistent with:
- (1) The most recent Association of Shelter Veterinarians' Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters; and
- (2) The most recent guidelines for standards of care in animal shelters prepared by the Professional Animal Workers of Maryland.
- (b) An animal shelter shall follow the minimum standards of care adopted by the Department.
Added by Acts 2017, c. 409, § 2, eff. June 1, 2017.