Section 2-1703 – Written Veterinary Care Protocol Required
(a) On or before January 1, 2017, an animal shelter shall establish a written veterinary care protocol for dogs and cats that is consistent with guidelines set forth in the most recent Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters with respect to: (1) Basic care; (2) Sanitation; (3) Population management; (4) Disease control and prevention; […]
Section 2-1704 – Posting and Following Written Protocol for Reclaiming Animals; Annual Summary of Intake and Disposition Data
(a) On or before January 1, 2017, an animal shelter shall establish and make available to the public on the animal shelter’s Web site or in a conspicuous location within the animal shelter’s facility: (1) A written protocol for reclaiming animals from the animal shelter that includes: (i) The minimum holding period for stray animals; (ii) The hours of […]
Section 2-1705 – Standards of Care
(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 […]
Section 2-1706 – Regulations
On or before January 1, 2018, the Department shall adopt regulations to enforce this subtitle.
Section 2-1707 – Civil Penalties
(a) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $500. (b) The criminal penalties under Title 12, Subtitle 1 of this article do not apply to this subtitle.
Section 2-1801 – Pollinator Habitat Plan
(a) In this section, “neonicotinoid pesticide” has the meaning stated in § 5–2A–01 of this article. (b) (1) On or before July 1, 2017, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Environmental Service, and the State Highway Administration, in consultation with the Department, each shall establish a pollinator habitat plan. (2) A […]
Section 2-1901 – General Consideration
(a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Healthy soils” means the continuing capacity of soil to: (i) Function as a biological system; (ii) Increase soil organic matter; (iii) Improve soil structure and water and nutrient holding capacity; and (iv) Sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (3) “Program” means the Maryland Healthy Soils Program. (b) There is a […]
Section 2-2001 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Farm product” means: (1) Any agricultural, horticultural, vegetable, or fruit product of the soil, whether raw, canned, frozen, dried, pickled, or otherwise processed; (2) Livestock, meats, marine food products, poultry, eggs, or dairy products; (3) Wool, hides, feathers, nuts, or honey; and (4) Every product of farm, forest, orchard, […]
Section 2-2002 – Urban Agriculture Grant Program — Purpose
(a) There is an Urban Agriculture Grant Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of the Program is to increase the viability of urban farming and improve access to urban–grown foods.
Section 2-2003 – Urban Agriculture Grant Fund — Purpose — Administration — Items in Fund — Adoption of Regulations — Annual Report
(a) There is an Urban Agriculture Grant Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to nonprofit organizations in Baltimore City to implement the Program. (c) The Secretary shall administer the Fund. (d) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (2) The State […]