Section 18-319 - Vaccinations - Responsibilities of veterinarian; use of records. - Maryland Statutes

§ 18-319. Vaccinations - Responsibilities of veterinarian; use of records.
 

(a)  Responsibilities of veterinarians.- A licensed veterinarian who vaccinates a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies: 

(1) May select the vaccine to be used; 

(2) Shall administer the vaccine in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians; 

(3) Shall issue to the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret a vaccination certificate, on the form that the Department approves; and 

(4) Shall keep a record of the vaccination for a period of 5 years. 

(b)  Use of records restricted.- The information in the rabies vaccination record that a licensed veterinarian keeps may not be used: 

(1) To license the dog, cat, or ferret; or 

(2) To tax the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 616; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 1985, ch. 311; 1996, ch. 684.]