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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Agriculture » Title 3 - Regulation of Livestock and Poultry » Subtitle 4 - Importation of Cattle or Swine

Section 3-401 – Imported Cattle to Be Accompanied by Inspection Certificate

    No person may import into the State cattle for breeding or show purposes, unless the cattle are accompanied by a certificate from a certified inspector in the state of origin, certifying that the cattle have been examined, tested as required by the Secretary, and are free from disease. Cattle may not be imported unless the […]

Section 3-402 – Examination in Lieu of Inspection Certificate

    In lieu of an inspection certificate, imported cattle may be detained at any suitable location in the State nearest any State line from which they are shipped and examined at the expense of the owner. Cattle may be shipped in quarantine to their destination in the State pursuant to departmental rules and regulations if they […]

Section 3-403 – Imported Swine to Be Accompanied by Health Certificate

    All swine imported into the State for breeding purposes or show purposes shall be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a graduate veterinarian stating that they are free from every infectious or contagious disease, and that no infectious or contagious disease has existed for at least 30 days prior to shipment on the premises […]

Section 3-404 – Feeding Garbage to Swine

    (a)    For purposes of this section, “garbage” means any putrescible animal and fowl waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of foods, including any animal and fowl carcass, part of it, and any other substance that has been mixed with or been in contact with any animal or fowl waste or carcass. The Secretary […]

Section 3-405 – Authority of Secretary

    (a)    The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations he deems necessary to administer this section and enjoin violations of the section and departmental rules and regulations.     (b)    The Secretary or his agent may enter any location to conduct reasonable inspections in order to enforce § 3–404 of this subtitle.     (c)    The authority provided by this section and § […]