MD SB231

Prohibits slaughtering racehorses in Maryland for commercial purposes, including human or animal consumption, and bans purchasing, selling, transferring, importing, or transporting racehorses when the person knows or should know the horse will be slaughtered commercially

Defines "racehorse" broadly to include horses bred or intended for racing (weanlings, yearlings, horses in training, breeding stock) and horses that have been recorded at a Maryland track, had a recorded workout, or participated in pari-mutuel race meetings

Establishes criminal penalties for individuals: first offense up to $1,000 fine and/or 1 year imprisonment; second or subsequent offense up to $2,000 fine and/or 1 year imprisonment

Establishes civil penalties for corporations, partnerships, and other entities: first offense up to $2,500 fine; second or subsequent offense up to $5,000 fine

Authorizes the State Racing Commission and State Department of Agriculture to revoke or suspend licenses of violators, with fines collected distributed to the racing Special Fund; does not prohibit humane euthanasia by licensed veterinarians for medical reasons