Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-625.1

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 10-625.1 - Cat declawing
(a) In this section, "declawing procedure" has the meaning stated in § 2-301 of the Agriculture Article.
(b) Except as provided in § 2-313.3 of the Agriculture Article, a person may not perform a declawing procedure on a cat.
(c)
(1) A violation of this section is a civil offense.
(2) A person who violates this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(3) The provisions of this section may be enforced by:
(i) any State or local law enforcement officer; or
(ii) the local animal control authority for the jurisdiction where the violation occurs.

Md. Code, CR § 10-625.1

Added by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.
Added by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 178, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.