§ 18-319. Vaccinations -- Responsibilities of veterinarian; use of records

MD Health-Gen Code § 18-319 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A licensed veterinarian who vaccinates a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies:

(1)    May select the vaccine to be used;

(2)    Shall administer the vaccine in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians;

(3)    Shall issue to the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret a vaccination certificate, on the form that the Department approves; and

(4)    Shall keep a record of the vaccination for a period of 5 years.

(b)    The information in the rabies vaccination record that a licensed veterinarian keeps may not be used:

(1)    To license the dog, cat, or ferret; or

(2)    To tax the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret.