Section 2-1704 - Posting and following written protocol for reclaiming animals; annual summary of intake and disposition data(a) On or before January 1, 2017, an animal shelter shall establish and make available to the public on the animal shelter's Web site or in a conspicuous location within the animal shelter's facility:(1) A written protocol for reclaiming animals from the animal shelter that includes: (i) The minimum holding period for stray animals;(ii) The hours of operation during which an animal may be reclaimed by the animal's owner or caregiver;(iii) The fees associated with reclaiming an animal; and(iv) Any identification or documentation that must be provided to the animal shelter before an animal may be reclaimed; and(2) An annual summary of intake and disposition data reported to the Department in accordance with § 2-1602 of this title.(b) An animal shelter shall follow its written protocol for reclaiming animals.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 409,Sec. 2, eff. 6/1/2017.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 267,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.