Regulation .03 Prohibited Wild, Exotic, Hybrid, and Livestock Animals.
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 13.03.01.03 (2026)
Regulation .03 Prohibited Wild, Exotic, Hybrid, and Livestock Animals.LinkCopy Citation
A.
A person may not keep, or allow to be kept on that person's premises, a wild, exotic, hybrid, or livestock animal as specified in <cite data-path="13.03.01.03|B.|(1)">§B(1)</cite><cite data-path="13.03.01.03|B.|(27)">-(27)</cite> of <cite data-path="13.03.01.03">this regulation</cite>.
B.
The following wild, exotic, hybrid, and livestock animals are prohibited:
(1)
A wild, exotic, hybrid, or livestock animal whose possession or sale is prohibited by a federal, State, or City law, rule, or regulation;
(2)
Dogs other than a domesticated dog (Canis familaris);
(3)
Cats other than a domesticated cat (Felis catus);
(4)
Bears;
(5)
Bats;
(6)
Squirrels;
(7)
Fur-bearing mammals of the family Mustelidae other than a domesticated ferret (Mustela fero);
(8)
Venomous insects other than honey bees;
(9)
Spiders;
(10)
Scorpions;
(11)
Centipedes;
(12)
Large rodents (Rodentia);
(13)
Even-toed ungulates (Artiodactyla) other than a domesticated goat of the Miniature, Dwarf, or Pygmy breed;
(14)
Odd-toed ungulates (Perissodactyla) other than a domesticated horse (Equus caballus) used in the Arabber or carriage trades or used by federal, State, or local law enforcement units;
(15)
Marsupialia;
(16)
Procyonidae;
(17)
Carnivorous mammals of the family Viverridae;
(18)
Non-human primates;
(19)
Bovinae (cattle);
(20)
Pigs, boars, and swine other than a domesticated Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig;
(21)
Rabbits of the family Leporidae other than a domesticated rabbit that has been bred and supervised in a properly maintained rabbitry;
(22)
Crocodylia;
(23)
Venomous reptiles that are harmful to people, even if the reptile has had venom producing glands or structures removed;
(24)
Snakes capable of growing to more than 5 feet when fully grown;
(25)
Lizards capable of growing to more than 4 feet when fully grown;
(26)
Green iguanas (Iguana iguana) less than 30 inches long or more than 6 feet long when fully grown; and
(27)
Fowl other than domesticated hens and pigeons.