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2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Ch. 26
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(C) CRUELTY.
(1) "CRUELTY" MEANS THE UNNECESSARY OR UNJUSTIFIABLE
PHYSICAL PAIN OR SUFFERING CAUSED OR ALLOWED BY AN ACT, OMISSION, OR
NEGLECT.
(2) "CRUELTY" INCLUDES TORTURE AND TORMENT.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without
substantive change from former Art. 27, § 62, as it defined "cruelty".
(D) HUMANE SOCIETY.
"HUMANE SOCIETY" MEANS A SOCIETY OR ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED IN
MARYLAND FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without
substantive change from former Art. 27, §§ 60B and 63, as they related to
humane societies.
10-602. LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT EACH ANIMAL IN THE
STATE BE PROTECTED FROM INTENTIONAL CRUELTY, INCLUDING ANIMALS THAT
ARE:
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PRIVATELY OWNED;
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FARM ANIMALS;
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SCIENTIFIC OR MEDICAL ACTIVITIES.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 27, § 59(a).
In the introductory language of this section, the word "including" is
substituted for the former word "if for clarity.
Defined terms: "Animal" § 10-601
"Cruelty" § 10-601
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