This bill would prohibit the cruel confinement of egg-laying hens in battery cages, typically the size of a standard iPad, where a hen is unable to spread its wings.
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Category: Legislation
Let’s Ensure that Maryland’s Spay/Neuter Fund Keeps Up with Inflation!
The first of its kind in the nation, the Maryland Spay/Neuter Fund has a been hugely successful program. As of June 30, 2022, the program has funded 216 projects that provided 95,558 spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats of low-income families and community cat programs.
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We Must Protect Unsuspecting Animals, Pets, and People from Getting Seriously Injured by Dangerous Trapping Devices!
Every year, millions of animals in the United States suffer a cruel and painful death after being caught in traps.
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Let’s Take a Proactive Approach to Protect Black Bears and People!
This bill would allow the Black Bear Damage Reimbursement Fund to authorize grants from the Fund to be made for projects that reduce conflicts between black bears and humans.
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Our Wildlife Advisory Commission Needs to Have Some Members Who Represent Wildlife!
This bill would define the membership of Maryland’s Wildlife Advisory Commission to include biologists, conservationists, and recreational users as well as hunters to make balanced decisions regarding hunting, trapping, and fishing.
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