Maryland HB912 establishes requirements and restrictions for local governments implementing trap-neuter-return policies for community cats.

Maryland HB912 amends the state's laws to set specific guidelines for local governments regarding trap-neuter-return policies for community cats. These policies involve trapping, sterilizing, vaccinating, ear-tipping, and returning cats to their original location. The bill exempts caregivers from abandonment laws when following these policies. It also mandates that local laws establishing such policies must meet certain criteria, including returning ear-tipped cats to their original location and making trap-neuter-return the preferred disposition for impounded community cats.

Maryland HB912 establishes requirements and restrictions for local governments implementing trap-neuter-return policies for community cats.

Maryland HB912 amends the state's laws to set specific guidelines for local governments regarding trap-neuter-return policies for community cats. These policies involve trapping, sterilizing, vaccinating, ear-tipping, and returning cats to their original location. The bill exempts caregivers from abandonment laws when following these policies. It also mandates that local laws establishing such policies must meet certain criteria, including returning ear-tipped cats to their original location and making trap-neuter-return the preferred disposition for impounded community cats.