§10–604.1.

    (a)    A person may not commit a violation of § 10–604 of this subtitle that results in:

        (1)    the death of a domestic animal or livestock; or

        (2)    the need to euthanize a domestic animal or livestock based on the recommendation of a licensed veterinarian, if the decision to euthanize the domestic animal or livestock is validated before or after the euthanasia by a second licensed veterinarian.

    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

    (c)    As a condition of sentencing of a defendant convicted of violating this section, the court may:

        (1)    order the defendant to:

            (i)    participate in and pay for psychological counseling; and

            (ii)    pay, in addition to any other fines and costs, all reasonable costs incurred in removing, housing, treating, or euthanizing an animal confiscated from the defendant; and

        (2)    prohibit the defendant from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a period of time determined by the court.