Section 10-609 - Arrest by humane society officer.
§ 10-609. Arrest by humane society officer.
(a) In general.- Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, if an officer of a humane society sees a person committing a misdemeanor that involves cruelty to an animal, the officer shall arrest and bring before the District Court the person committing the misdemeanor.
(b) Local enforcement - Calvert County.- In Calvert County, if an officer of a humane society or an animal control officer appointed by the County Commissioners or the County Commissioners' designee sees a person committing a misdemeanor that involves cruelty to an animal, the officer shall arrest and bring before the District Court the person committing the misdemeanor.
(c) Local enforcement - Baltimore County.- In Baltimore County, the Baltimore County Department of Health, Division of Animal Control shall enforce this section.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 63; 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2008, ch. 309.]