Maryland
Updates about legal issues facing animals in the state
The Animal Legal Defense Fund works at the federal, state and local levels to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals.
Animal Protection Laws Ranking
Each year, the Animal Legal Defense Fund publishes its U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Rankings Report. Each state is ranked based on 20 different categories of animal protection.
Maryland
Overall Rank: #32 (Middle Tier)
Animal Protection Laws of Maryland
The Animal Protection Laws of Maryland compendium contains the general animal protection and related statutes for Maryland with an effective date on or before September 1, 2024.
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Recent Victories
Ending Cownose Ray Killing Contests (Maryland)
Cownose Ray Fishery Management Plan and Moratorium on Contests (SB 143/HB 213)
The Animal Legal Defense Fund was a member of a coalition supporting legislation to enact a moratorium on cownose ray killing contests in Maryland.
Animal Legal Defense Fund 2024 State Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report
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