Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2C-02
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2C-02, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§10–2C–02.
Official statutory text
(a) This section does not apply to a performance that takes place at a nonmobile, permanent institution or other fixed facility, provided that the covered animal is not transported to the institution or facility for a period of less than 60 days for the sole purpose of a performance.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not allow for the performance of a covered animal in a traveling animal act.
(c) A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $2,000 per violation.
(d) The provisions of this section may be enforced by:
(1) A State or local law enforcement officer; or
(2) The local animal control authority for the jurisdiction where the violation occurs.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not allow for the performance of a covered animal in a traveling animal act.
(c) A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $2,000 per violation.
(d) The provisions of this section may be enforced by:
(1) A State or local law enforcement officer; or
(2) The local animal control authority for the jurisdiction where the violation occurs.
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