Maryland § 13-131
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-131, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-131.
(a) (1) The County Council of Talbot County shall set the fees, terms, and forms for dog and kennel licenses.
(2) A dog license expires as specified by county law.
(b) In Talbot County, a dog tag may be a metal tag or a surgically implanted microchip.
(c) (1) In Talbot County, the owner or custodian of a female dog that is in heat may not knowingly allow the dog to run at large.
(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
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Section 13-131 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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