Md. Code, Business Regulation § 19-703
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 19-703
in effect(a) A retail pet store may not sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of cats or dogs.
(b) This section may not be construed to prohibit a retail pet store from collaborating with an animal welfare organization or animal control unit to offer space for these entities to showcase cats or dogs for adoption.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gbr§ion=19-703&enactments=falseFetched: 10/16/2026
