§ 10-613
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§10–613.
(a)This section does not apply to:
(1)a biomedical facility that is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture; or
(2)an animal that is accompanied by a signed statement from a licensed veterinarian stating that the animal’s dam is incapacitated for humane or medical reasons and cannot care for the animal.
(1)Except as provided in paragraph
(2)of this subsection, a person may not sell or distribute in the State or bring into the State for the purpose of sale or distribution a domestic dog or cat less than 8 weeks of age unless accompanied by its dam.
(2)A person may give an unaccompanied dog or cat to:
(i)an animal shelter or pound that is operated or supported by a government; or
(ii)a humane society.
(1)A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
(2)For purposes of humane disposal, a court may seize an animal brought into this State in violation of this section.