Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-614
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-614
in effect(a) In this section, “chick” means a chicken, duckling, or other fowl under the age of 3 weeks.
(b) This section does not prohibit the sale or display of a chick in proper facilities by a breeder or store engaged in the business of selling chicks for commercial breeding and raising.
(c) A person may not:
(1) sell, offer for sale, barter, or give away a chick as a pet, toy, premium, or novelty; or
(2) color, dye, stain, or otherwise change the natural color of a chick.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
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