Section 18-218 – “Animal” Defined
In this part, “animal” means any nonhuman living creature, whether native to Maryland or not, which is: (1) Wild by nature; and (2) Endowed with sensation and power of voluntary motion.
Section 18-219 – Prohibition on Dangerous Animals
(a) The Secretary may prohibit the importation, selling, trading, purchasing, bartering, breeding, raising, keeping, or possession of any animals found to be dangerous to human health and safety. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) Domestic cats; (2) Domestic dogs; (3) Domestic ferrets; (4) Animals used for agricultural purposes; (5) Animals used for scientific purposes; (6) Animals used for educational purposes; (7) Animals […]
Section 18-220 – More Stringent Requirements by Local Governments
Nothing in this part prevents or prohibits any county, municipal corporation, or Baltimore City from imposing stricter possession requirements or banning possession of certain animals.
Section 18-221 – Intergovernmental Cooperation
When prohibiting animals that may also be harmful to indigenous wildlife or agricultural animals under § 18-219 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall coordinate with the Departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Section 18-222 – Penalties; Seizure of Contraband Animals
(a) Any person who imports, transports, sells, transfers, breeds, raises, keeps, or possesses any animal which is prohibited under § 18-219 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500, or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both. (b) Any animal, whose possession or keeping is prohibited […]
Section 18-301 – Treatment of Cancer
(a) Except for a physician or a dentist, a person may not: (1) Treat or prescribe a treatment for cancer; or (2) Represent to the public that the person can cure, treat, or prescribe a treatment for cancer. (b) A person may not sell, offer to sell, or give away a drug, medicine, or device that the manufacturer or […]
Section 18-212.1 – Authority of Governor to Quarantine Vessels
If the Governor has strong grounds to believe that there is a danger of a malignant and contagious disease being introduced into the State, the Governor may: (1) Quarantine a vessel that is entering the waters of the State; (2) Prohibit or restrict contact between the State and the place affected by the disease; and (3) Take other […]
Section 18-302 – Amygdalin
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a physician may prescribe or administer amygdalin to treat cancer. (b) (1) A hospital or health facility may not restrict or prohibit the use of amygdalin that a physician, with the consent of a patient, prescribes for or administers to the patient. (2) (i) The Department may restrict or prohibit […]
Section 18-213 – Notification of Fire Fighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, Rescue Squadmen, Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional officers,etc., of Exposure to Contagious Disease or Virus; Educational Programs; Equipment
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Contagious disease or virus” means: (i) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); (ii) Meningococcal meningitis; (iii) Tuberculosis; (iv) Mononucleosis; (v) Any form of viral hepatitis, including but not limited to hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, F, and G; (vi) Diphtheria; (vii) Plague; (viii) Hemorrhagic fevers; or (ix) Rabies. (3) “Correctional institution” means a place of detention […]
Section 18-303 – Diethylstilbestrol
(a) (1) The Secretary shall establish and promote a statewide public information campaign on diethylstilbestrol (DES). (2) The public information campaign shall: (i) Try to reach each individual who has been exposed to diethylstilbestrol and each offspring of those individuals, to encourage the individuals and offspring to seek medical care for the prevention or treatment of cancer that results […]