Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1315
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1315, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§1–1315.
Official statutory text
(a) This section applies to all counties and municipalities.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an animal control facility operated by a county or municipality shall waive the adoption fee for a dog or cat adopted by a veteran who presents a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration that includes a notation of veteran status in accordance with § 12–302 of the Transportation Article.
(2) An animal control facility may limit the number of adoption fee waivers granted to an individual under this subsection to one dog and one cat within a 6–month period.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an animal control facility operated by a county or municipality shall waive the adoption fee for a dog or cat adopted by a veteran who presents a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration that includes a notation of veteran status in accordance with § 12–302 of the Transportation Article.
(2) An animal control facility may limit the number of adoption fee waivers granted to an individual under this subsection to one dog and one cat within a 6–month period.
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