On October 1st, three new laws to go into effect to raise welfare standards for animals in Maryland. They focus on areas of cruelty such as animal sexual exploitation and abuse,
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Popular Pesticide Has Dire Effects on Songbirds
Maryland Votes for Animals was proud to work on the Pollinator Protection Act of 2016, which limits the use and sale of neonicotinoid pesticides within the state of Maryland. As
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Pet Stores Sue to Stop Maryland’s Puppy Mill Law from Taking Effect
Maryland’s law prohibiting the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores passed in 2018, but does not take effect until January 2020, so that pet stores have time to
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Maryland Votes for Animals Joins Team to Ban Toxic Pesticide
Thanks to the Baltimore Sun for a compelling Op Ed explaining the dangers of Chlorpyrifos and why Maryland must step in where the EPA has been forced to cease action.
Continue readingMaryland is Highlighted in States that Passed Legislation in 2019 – Humane Society of the United States
Kitty Block, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, discusses legislation that passed in 2019. Overall, it was a successful year for animals with legislation passing
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