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MD SB380

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sara Love

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "breeding stable" as an establishment where one or more horses are offered for sale to the public for breeding or as the product of breeding
  • Adds breeding stables to the definition of "horse establishment," subjecting them to licensure, inspection, and regulation by the Maryland Horse Industry Board
  • Requires breeding stable operators to obtain a license from the Board before operating, with licenses displayed conspicuously on premises
  • Breeding stables become subject to Board inspections and existing grounds for license suspension or revocation, including animal cruelty, unsanitary conditions, and failure to provide adequate food, water, and shelter
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Maryland Horse Industry Board - Breeding Stables and Horse Establishments - Definitions

Licenses

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment1/17/2025

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