(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Animal control unit” has the meaning stated in § 10–617 of the Criminal Law Article. (c) (1) “Animal welfare organization” means a nonprofit organization: (i) that has tax exempt status under § 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code; and (ii) whose mission and practice is the rescue of […]
This subtitle does not apply to an animal welfare organization or animal control unit operating within a retail pet store.
(a) A retail pet store may not sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of cats or dogs. (b) This section may not be construed to prohibit a retail pet store from collaborating with an animal welfare organization or animal control unit to offer space for these entities to showcase cats or dogs for adoption.
(a) A violation of this subtitle: (1) is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article; and (2) except for the provisions of § 13–411 of the Commercial Law Article, is subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article. (b) Each offer […]
Nothing in this subtitle limits the ability of the State or a local government to prosecute the owner or operator of a retail pet store for any other violation of law.
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2020 PER CHAPTER 237 OF 2018 // Nothing in this subtitle limits: (1) the rights or remedies otherwise available to a purchaser; (2) the ability of the owner or operator of a retail pet store and purchaser to agree to additional terms and conditions that do not impair the rights granted to […]
