Section 10-608 - Aggravated cruelty to animals - Certain activities related to cockfights prohibited(a)(1) In this section, "implement of cockfighting" means any implement or device intended or designed: (i) to enhance the fighting ability of a fowl, cock, or other bird; or(ii) for use in a deliberately conducted event that uses a fowl, cock, or other bird to fight with another fowl, cock, or other bird.(2) "Implement of cockfighting" includes: (iv) a sparring muff; and(v) any other sharp implement designed to be attached in place of the natural spur of a gamecock or other fighting bird.(b) A person may not:(1) use or allow the use of a fowl, cock, or other bird to fight with another animal;(2) possess, with the intent to unlawfully use, an implement of cockfighting;(3) arrange or conduct a fight in which a fowl, cock, or other bird fights with another fowl, cock, or other bird;(4) possess, own, sell, transport, or train a fowl, cock, or other bird with the intent to use the fowl, cock, or other bird in a cockfight; or(5) knowingly allow premises under the person's ownership, charge, or control to be used to conduct a fight in which a fowl, cock, or other bird fights with another fowl, cock, or other bird.(c)(1) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of aggravated cruelty to animals and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.(2) As a condition of sentencing, the court may:(i) order a defendant convicted of violating this section to: 1. participate in and pay for psychological counseling; and2. pay, in addition to any other fines and costs, all reasonable costs incurred in removing, housing, treating, or euthanizing an animal confiscated from the defendant; and(ii) prohibit a defendant from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a specified period of time.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 62,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 61,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.Amended by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 238,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2018.