Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-1705
This is the official text of Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-1705, part of Maryland’s Code, Agriculture — regulates farming and agricultural commerce.
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§2–1705.
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(a) On or before January 1, 2018, the Department shall adopt minimum standards of care for dogs and cats in animal shelters that are consistent with:
(1) The most recent Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters; and
(2) The most recent guidelines for standards of care in animal shelters prepared by the Professional Animal Workers of Maryland.
(b) An animal shelter shall follow the minimum standards of care adopted by the Department.
(1) The most recent Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters; and
(2) The most recent guidelines for standards of care in animal shelters prepared by the Professional Animal Workers of Maryland.
(b) An animal shelter shall follow the minimum standards of care adopted by the Department.
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