WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

Ch. 64

CHAPTER 64

(House Bill 195)

AN ACT concerning

State Board of Inspection of Horse Riding Stables -
License Suspension or Revocation

FOR the purpose of authorizing the Board of Inspection of Horse
Riding Stables to suspend or revoke the license of a
licensee who fails to comply with Board rules or regulations
after receiving a license.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article - Agriculture

Section 2-715

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1985 Replacement Volume and 1987 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Agriculture

2-715.

After a hearing, the Board may suspend or revoke the license
issued to any licensee under this subtitle, if the licensee:

(1)  Fails to provide suitable food, water, and
shelter for a horse under the control of the licensee;

(2)  Maintains an unsanitary or unfit stable;

(3)  Fails to provide suitable saddles, bridles,
harnesses, and other tack or equipment;

(4)  Allows unfit horses to be used for riding or
driving purposes;

(5)  Refuses to allow a member of the Board to enter
and inspect the licensed premises;

(6)  Obstructs any member of the Board in the
performance of his duties;

(7)  Commits an act of cruelty or torture, as those
terms are defined in Article 27, § 62 of the Code, or allows the
commission of an act of cruelty or torture by any other person
with relation to any horse under the control of the licensee;

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