1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated:

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Disease” means a contagious or infectious disease affecting domestic animals.
   2. (2) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary's designee, including the State Veterinarian and staff.

Authority: Agriculture Article, §3-116, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 25, 2006 (33:19 Md. R. 1555); emergency status expired February 21, 2007

Regulations .01—.04 adopted effective February 26, 2007 (34:4 Md. R. 402)