Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 15 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Subtitle 14 - BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 15.14.05 - Health Certificate and Rabies Certificate for Companion Animals
Section 15.14.05.01 - Definitions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 15.14.05.01
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. For the purpose of this chapter "companion animal" means any rabbit, bird, rodent, fish, reptile, amphibian, nonhuman primate, and other species of animal kept for pleasure rather than utility and accustomed to living in or about human habitation.
B. "Companion animal" also means any dog or cat, regardless of its utilitarian purpose.
C. "Companion animal" does not include:
(1) Horses, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, or poultry; or
(2) Any other animals kept for bona fide research or agricultural uses.
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