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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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CRIMINAL LAW |
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TITLE 10. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, CONDUCT, AND SENSIBILITIES |
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SUBTITLE 6. CRIMES RELATING TO ANIMALS |
§ 10-611. Killing of dog or cat -- Prohibited means
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(a) Prohibited. -- A person may not kill or allow a dog or cat to be killed by use of:
(1) a decompression chamber;
(2) carbon monoxide gas; or
(3) curariform drugs.
(b) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 500.