Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 13-131

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(a) (1) The County Council of Talbot County shall set the fees, terms, and forms for dog and kennel licenses.

(2) A dog license expires as specified by county law.

(b) In Talbot County, a dog tag may be a metal tag or a surgically implanted microchip.

(c) (1) In Talbot County, the owner or custodian of a female dog that is in heat may not knowingly allow the dog to run at large.

(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.