# 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.

## Regulation .03 Prohibited Wild, Exotic, Hybrid, and Livestock Animals.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 13.03.01.03 (2026)

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.