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S.B. 347
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VETOES
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Dear Mr. President:
In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, today I have
vetoed Senate Bill 347 - Injury to or Death of Pet - Damages.
This bill establishes that a person who tortiously causes an injury to or death of a pet
is liable to the owner of the pet for compensatory damages of not more than $7,500.
House Bill 941, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me,
accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate
Bill 347.
Very truly yours,
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
Governor
Senate Bill No. 347
AN ACT concerning
Injury to or Death of Pet - Damages
FOR the purpose of establishing that a person who tortiously causes an injury to or
death of a pet is liable to the owner of the pet for certain compensatory damages
of not more than a certain amount; defining a certain term; providing for the
application of this Act; and generally relating to civil liability for causing injury
to or death of a pet under certain circumstances.
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Section 11-110
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2002 Replacement Volume and 2004 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings
11-110.
(a) (1) In this section [, "pet"] THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE
MEANINGS INDICATED.
(2) "COMPENSATORY DAMAGES" MEANS:
(I) IN THE CASE OF THE DEATH OF A PET, THE FAIR MARKET
VALUE OF THE PET BEFORE DEATH AND THE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY COST OF
VETERINARY CARE; AND
(II) IN THE CASE OF AN INJURY TO A PET, THE REASONABLE AND
NECESSARY COST OF VETERINARY CARE.
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