Section 10-610 - Animal as prize. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-610. Animal as prize.
 

(a)  Scope of section.- This section does not apply to a person giving away an animal: 

(1) as an agricultural project; 

(2) for conservation purposes; or 

(3) that is intended for slaughter. 

(b)  Prohibited.- Without the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture, a person may not give away a live animal as: 

(1) a prize for, or inducement to enter, a contest, game, or other competition; 

(2) an inducement to enter a place of amusement; or 

(3) an incentive to make a business agreement if the offer is to attract trade. 

(c)  Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 60A; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]