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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

SEC. 6. And be it enacted, That in the event of

its being deemed necessary by the Governor, or any

agent duly appointed by him under the provisions of

this act to prevent the spread of contagion or infec-

tion, to cause any animal or animals not actually

diseased to be slaughtered ; the value of such animal

or animals shall be fairly appraised, and a record

Prevent

kept, and a report made thereof to the General As-

spread of dis-

sembly at its session next ensuing, with a view lo the

csse.

reimbursement of the owners of such animals so

killed ; should provision, therefor be made by law, it

being provided that the carcasses of animals so killed

and found entirely free from disease, shall, if practi-

cable, be sold, and the proceeds of such sale shall be

paid over to the respective owners of the cattle, and

the amounts so received and paid over noted against

the appraised value thereof.

SEC. 7. And be it enacted. That this act shall take

Effective.

effect from the date of its passage.

Approved April 10, 1880.