The Board, upon terms and conditions it finds proper, shall issue
to any humane society, as defined by § 10-601 of the Criminal Law
Article, or county or municipal designated animal shelter which submits
an application, a special permit authorizing purchase, possession, and
use of sodium pentobarbital to euthanize injured, sick, homeless, and
unwanted domestic animals. The permit shall designate the sole person
responsible. The application for the special permit and the annual
renewal of the permit shall be accompanied by a fee set by the Board.
Any organization that has received a permit pursuant to this section is
exempted from the registration requirement of §§ 5-301 and 5-304 of
the Criminal Law Article as to pentobarbital.
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