Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 15. Maryland Department of Agriculture |
Subtitle 14. BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS |
Chapter 15.14.05. Health Certificate and Rabies Certificate for Companion Animals |
Sec. 15.14.05.02. Information on Certificate
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A. When issuing a health certificate or a rabies certificate for a companion animal, a veterinarian may not issue a blank or incomplete certificate. The veterinarians signature shall be:
(1) Handwritten by the veterinarian; or
(2) An electronic signature of the veterinarian, affixed at the direction of the treating veterinarian at the time of vaccination.
B. A health certificate shall contain (if applicable to the species), but not be limited to the following information:
(1) Date;
(2) Owner's name;
(3) Owner's address;
(4) Description of animal, including:
(a) Age,
(b) Sex,
(c) Breed if purebred, or predominant breed type if of mixed breeding,
(d) Family, such as canine, feline;
(5) Any pertinent medical history;
(6) Any vaccinations administered, including date and type.