Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 15. Maryland Department of Agriculture |
Subtitle 01. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY |
Chapter 15.01.03. Approval of the Secretary of Agriculture for the Giving Away of Live Animals as Prizes |
Sec. 15.01.03.01. Permission of the Secretary
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A. The Secretary of Agriculture is responsible for approving the giving away of a live animal (vertebrate) in the following cases when given:
(1) As a prize or an inducement to enter a contest, game, or other competition; or
(2) As an inducement to enter a place of amusement;
(3) As an incentive to enter into a business agreement when an animal is offered for the purpose of attracting trade.
B. Approval for giving away a live animal is not required when the animal is given away:
(1) As an agricultural project;
(2) For a conservation purpose;
(3) For slaughter.