Caroline County - Regulation of Animals - Dogs

SB 703 repeals specific requirements for dog licensing in Caroline County, Maryland, directly affecting residents who own dogs over 6 months old. The bill removes mandatory specifications for dog tags (such as metal composition, size, and annual shape changes) and eliminates the requirement for owners to keep tags attached to collars at all times (except during hunting or kennel confinement). It simplifies the licensing process by deleting detailed administrative rules about tag production, issuance, and record-keeping previously mandated under Section 13-116 of the Maryland Annotated Code. The bill does not change the annual license fee, July 1 renewal deadline, or basic licensing requirements for dog owners.