Md. Code, Local Government § 13-131
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 13-131, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§13–131.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) The County Council of Talbot County shall set the fees, terms, and forms for dog and kennel licenses.
(2) A dog license expires as specified by county law.
(b) In Talbot County, a dog tag may be a metal tag or a surgically implanted microchip.
(c) (1) In Talbot County, the owner or custodian of a female dog that is in heat may not knowingly allow the dog to run at large.
(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
(2) A dog license expires as specified by county law.
(b) In Talbot County, a dog tag may be a metal tag or a surgically implanted microchip.
(c) (1) In Talbot County, the owner or custodian of a female dog that is in heat may not knowingly allow the dog to run at large.
(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
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