Maryland § 2-701
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-701, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-701.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Board” means the Maryland Horse Industry Board.
(c) “Boarding stable” means an establishment that solicits or offers to the public to stable horses.
(d) “Equine activities” includes teaching equestrian skills, participating in equestrian competitions, exhibitions or other displays of equestrian skills, and caring for, breeding, boarding, renting, riding, or training horses.
(e) “Horse” includes horses, donkeys, mules, and ponies.
(f) “Horse establishment” means an establishment that solicits or offers to the public any of the following services:
(1) A boarding stable;
(2) A lesson or rental stable; or
(3) A rescue or sanctuary stable.
(g) “Lesson or rental stable” means an establishment in connection with which one or more horses are offered to the public to be let for hire, to be ridden or driven, either with or without the furnishing of riding or driving instructions.
(h) “Rescue or sanctuary stable” means an establishment that offers to the public to shelter or keep one or more horses for humane purposes with or without compensation and with or without tax–exempt status.
(i) “Stable” means a place where one or more horses are under the care, custody, and control of an operator.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-701
What does Maryland Code § 2-701 cover?
Section 2-701 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 2-701?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2-701" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maryland official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.
How does Maryland § 2-701 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maryland can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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