Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 18-319

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024
Section 18-319 - Vaccinations - Responsibilities of veterinarian; use of records
(a) A licensed veterinarian who vaccinates a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies:
(1) May select the vaccine to be used;
(2) Shall administer the vaccine in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians;
(3) Shall issue to the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret a vaccination certificate, on the form that the Department approves; and
(4) Shall keep a record of the vaccination for a period of 5 years.
(b) The information in the rabies vaccination record that a licensed veterinarian keeps may not be used:
(1) To license the dog, cat, or ferret; or
(2) To tax the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret.

Md. Code, HG § 18-319