Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10–614

(a) In this section, “chick” means a chicken, duckling, or other fowl under the age of 3 weeks.

(b) This section does not prohibit the sale or display of a chick in proper facilities by a breeder or store engaged in the business of selling chicks for commercial breeding and raising.

(c) A person may not:

(1) sell, offer for sale, barter, or give away a chick as a pet, toy, premium, or novelty; or

(2) color, dye, stain, or otherwise change the natural color of a chick.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.