Section 3-1002 – Applicability
Except as otherwise provided in federal law or regulation, this subtitle does not apply to antimicrobial use in: (1) Cattle on a farm operation that sells fewer than 200 cattle per year; (2) Dairy cattle on a farm operation with a herd size of fewer than 300 dairy cattle; (3) Swine on a farm operation that sells fewer […]
Section 3-1003 – Administration of Important Antimicrobial Drug — When Permitted; Limitations
(a) A medically important antimicrobial drug may not be administered in feed or water to cattle, swine, or poultry unless ordered by a licensed veterinarian through: (1) A medically important antimicrobial drug prescription; or (2) A veterinary feed directive. (b) (1) On or after January 1, 2018, and subject to subsection (c) of this section, a medically important antimicrobial drug […]
Section 3-504 – Exemptions
This subtitle does not apply to farmers or dairymen driving their herds to and from pasture, different farms, or parts of farms owned or occupied by them.
Section 3-1004 – Reports
(a) Each year the Department shall collect publicly available data on the use in the State of medically important antimicrobial drugs in cattle, swine, and poultry from: (1) The U.S. Department of Agriculture; (2) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (3) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration; and (4) Appropriate national and State trade associations, organizations, and councils. (b) On […]
Section 3-601 – Scope of Subtitle
This subtitle does not apply in Caroline County, Dorchester County, Garrett County, Montgomery County, or Prince George’s County.
Section 3-1005 – Administrative Penalty
The Secretary may impose an administrative penalty, not exceeding $2,000 per violation, on a person that violates this subtitle.
Section 3-602 – “Enclosure” Defined
In this subtitle, “enclosure” means a common-law enclosure and not an actual enclosure.
Section 3-1006 – Regulations
The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Section 3-603 – Impounding; Damages
(a) The owner or occupant of an enclosure who finds a stray horse, sheep, hog, cow, or other domestic animal trespassing on the enclosure may impound the animal if the owner of the animal is known. (b) If the stray animal has caused damage, the individual who impounded the animal may have the damage valued under oath […]
Section 3-701 – Opening Enclosure of Another
(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously open the gate of another’s field, pasture, or enclosure that encloses livestock. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.