Maryland SB422 mandates reporting and adoption requirements for research and testing facilities using dogs and cats.

Maryland SB422 requires research and testing facilities using dogs and cats to report annually to the Secretary of Agriculture. The report must include the number of dogs and cats used and released to animal rescue organizations. Schools and institutions of higher education using animals for research must also report inspection results to the General Assembly. The bill defines "testing facility" as entities using animals for chemical, ingredient, drug, vaccine, product, or formulation testing. It mandates the humane treatment and care of animals used for research and sets fines for violations.

Maryland SB422 mandates reporting and adoption requirements for research and testing facilities using dogs and cats.

Maryland SB422 requires research and testing facilities using dogs and cats to report annually to the Secretary of Agriculture. The report must include the number of dogs and cats used and released to animal rescue organizations. Schools and institutions of higher education using animals for research must also report inspection results to the General Assembly. The bill defines "testing facility" as entities using animals for chemical, ingredient, drug, vaccine, product, or formulation testing. It mandates the humane treatment and care of animals used for research and sets fines for violations.