Maryland § 13-108
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-108, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-108.
(a) This section applies to all counties, including Baltimore City.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, a person shall obtain a kennel license from the local licensing agency if the person:
(1) owns or has custody of 6 or more unspayed female dogs over the age of 6 months kept for the purpose of breeding the dogs and selling their offspring; or
(2) sells dogs from six or more litters in a year.
(c) (1) Each local licensing agency shall collect and maintain a record of the following information for each kennel license issued in the county:
(i) name of the licensee;
(ii) address of the licensee;
(iii) number of dogs maintained by the licensee; and
(iv) number of puppies sold by the licensee in the preceding year.
(2) On or before January 15 of each year, each local licensing agency shall report to the Maryland Department of Labor the information collected under this subsection for the preceding year.
(d) The governing body of a county may establish additional kennel license fees to cover the cost of collecting, maintaining, and submitting the records and reports required under subsection (c) of this section.
(e) This section may not be construed to prohibit the governing body of a county from enacting more stringent kennel licensing ordinances.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-108
What does Maryland Code § 13-108 cover?
Section 13-108 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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