§ 10-917. Quarters.

(a) Proper quarters required.

(1) Every custodian must ensure that every horse is quartered in a lighted, clean, dry, and properly ventilated stable or barn and that all other requirements of this section are met.

(2) if the quarters for the horse meet the definition of "horse riding and rental stables" in State Agriculture Article, Title 2, Subtitle 7, the custodian and owner must also comply with the applicable requirements of that law.

(b) Stalls.

Every horse's stall must be:

(1) large enough to permit the horse to turn around easily;

(2) cleaned daily; and

(3) supplied with adequate bedding of straw, shavings, or other suitable hygienic material, which must be changed as often as necessary to maintain a clean and dry condition.

(c) Blankets.

Blankets must be available and used as necessary during cold winter periods.

(d) Identification.

For emergency purposes, the exterior of the stable or barn entrance must conspicuously display, in at least 2-inch lettering, the custodian's full name, business address, and business and home telephone numbers.