Md. Code Regs. 08.03.12.11 - Facilities and Operating Standards
A. Except
to provide food, water, and exercise for animals, indoor and outdoor facilities,
cages, pens, enclosures, and other areas shall be sufficiently separate from
domestic animals and human living or work space in order to prevent human contact
with the animals.
B. Animals shall be
caged with like species except when:
(1) Removal
is necessary for veterinary treatment;
(2) Being transferred to another licensed
rehabilitator; or
(3) Being prepared to
be released into the wild.
C.
Facilities.
(1) A facility where animals are kept
shall be structurally sound and in good repair in order to protect the animals from
injury, contain the animals securely, and prevent other animals from
entering.
(2) Reptile and amphibian
species shall be housed in accordance with COMAR 08.03.11.
(3) Animal enclosures shall provide sufficient
space to allow each animal to make normal postural and social adjustments with
adequate freedom of movement.
(4)
Malnutrition, poor condition, debility, stress, or abnormal behavior patterns are
indicators of inadequate space.
(5)
Adequate potable water shall be available on the premises.
(6) Reliable and adequate electrical power shall
be available on the premises if required to comply with other regulations in this
chapter.
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