Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 15. Maryland Department of Agriculture |
Subtitle 11. ANIMAL HEALTH |
Chapter 15.11.14. Requirements for Livestock or Animal Exhibitions |
Sec. 15.11.14.05. Sponsor Requirements
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A. Each livestock exhibition sponsor shall:
(1) Provide the Department at least 60 days advanced written notice of the date, time, and location of any livestock exhibition, unless:
(a) The exhibition is a Maryland fair and show board funded event; or
(b) The exhibition sponsor is exempt from this requirement as determined by the Department; and
(2) Do one of the following:
(a) Report to the Department any animal from the exhibition suspected of having or showing obvious, apparent, or known signs of a contagious or infectious disease; or
(b) Exclude from the exhibition premises any animal having obvious, apparent, or known signs of a contagious or infectious disease.
B. Exemptions under §A(1)(b) of this regulation may be granted if:
(1) The exhibition is sponsored, sanctioned, or otherwise approved by an association, coalition, or other entity which serves as an umbrella organization for multiple livestock exhibitions in a calendar year; and
(2) That organization provides adequate and timely notice of subordinate exhibitions to the Department.