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 18-212.1 – 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 18-213 – 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 18-213.1 – Notification of Members of the State Fire Marshal’s Office of Exposure to Contagious Disease or Virus; Educational Programs; Equipment
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Body fluids” means: 1. Any fluid containing visible blood, semen, or vaginal secretions; or 2. Cerebral spinal fluid, synovial, or amniotic fluid. (ii) “Body fluid” does not include saliva, stool, nasal secretions, sputum, tears, urine, or vomitus. (3) “Contact exposure” means as between a patient and a sworn member […]
Section 18-213.2 – Notification of Contact Exposure to Contagious Disease or Virus; Postmortem Examination
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Body fluids” means: 1. Any fluid containing visible blood, semen, or vaginal secretions; or 2. Cerebral spinal fluid, synovial, or amniotic fluid. (ii) “Body fluids” does not include saliva, stool, nasal secretions, sputum, tears, urine, or vomitus. (3) “Contact exposure” means as between a decedent and a first responder: […]
Section 18-214 – Statewide Advisory Commission on Immunization
(a) In this section, “vaccine” means a product intended to elicit, in humans, active or passive immunity against an infectious agent or product of an infectious agent. (b) There is a Statewide Advisory Commission on Immunizations. (c) The Commission consists of the following members: (1) One physician member of MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; (2) The chair of the […]