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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 153

not be more than one inch in length, and shall be equipped with a
substantial metal fastening device. The general shape of said
tag shall be changed from year to year, and the tags furnished
owners of kennels shall have the word "kennel" thereon. If any
such tag is lost it shall be replaced by the county treasurer, or
tax collecting office, upon application by the person to whom the
original license was issued, upon the production of such license
and payment of a fee of twenty-five cents.

(D) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY.

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(a) (1) The sheriffs of the several counties, or any deputy
authorized by him, shall enforce the provisions of this subtitle.
The sheriffs and their, duly authorized deputies may " issue a
summons to any person violating any provision of this subtitle.

(2)  In Calvert County the dog warden and his deputies
have the duties imposed by this subsection.

(3)  THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY.

(i) (1) The county commissioners of Chariest,] AND St.
Mary's [and Washington] counties are authorized and empowered by
rule, regulation or resolution to provide that owners of dogs in
the county shall not permit the dog, whether licensed or
unlicensed, to run at large off the premises of the owner, except
when it is under the control of the owner or an authorized agent
of the owner by leash, cord or chain, provided that the following
dogs may be permitted to run at large when accompanied by the
owner or an authorized agent and when kept within sight or
calling distance:

1.  Dogs proved to be obedient, in
accordance with any regulation or resolution of the county
commissioners.

2.  Dogs being used for hunting, or
trained for hunting, and

3.  Dogs being accompanied by the owner on
horseback.

(2)  The county commissioners by rule, regulation or
resolution may provide for investigation of reports of violations
of paragraph (1) and for enforcement of the provisions of this
subsection.

(3)  Any owner failing to comply with the provisions
of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not more than
twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each offense.

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