Md. Code, Local Government § 13–131

(a) (1) The County Council of Talbot County shall set the fees, terms,

and forms for dog and kennel licenses.

(2) A dog license expires as specified by county law.

(b) In Talbot County, a dog tag may be a metal tag or a surgically implanted

microchip.

(c) (1) In Talbot County, the owner or custodian of a female dog that is

in heat may not knowingly allow the dog to run at large.

(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor

and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.