- (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
- (b) “Animal” means a living creature except a human being.
(c)
- (1) “Cruelty” means the unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering caused or allowed by an act, omission, or neglect.
- (2) “Cruelty” includes torture and torment.
- (d) “Humane society” means a society or association incorporated in Maryland for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2008, c. 697, § 1, eff. May 22, 2008.
Formerly Art. 27, § 62.