Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-901
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-901, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§8–901.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may not fail to furnish to the purchaser of purebred livestock a paper or certificate showing that the livestock is purebred stock within 90 days after the sale and delivery of the livestock if:
(1) the paper or certificate is a condition of sale; and
(2) payment has been made for the livestock.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not less than $5 and not exceeding $50 for each violation.
(1) the paper or certificate is a condition of sale; and
(2) payment has been made for the livestock.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not less than $5 and not exceeding $50 for each violation.
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