Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 19-703
Prohibition of sale, transfer, or disposition of cats or dogs
Effective Jul 1, 2021Added by Acts 2018, c. 237, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2020. Amended by Acts 2021, c. 448, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.State of Maryland
- (a) A retail pet store may not sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of cats or dogs.
- (b) This section may not be construed to prohibit a retail pet store from collaborating with an animal welfare organization or animal control unit to offer space for these entities to showcase cats or dogs for adoption.
Added by Acts 2018, c. 237, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2020. Amended by Acts 2021, c. 448, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.