§ 10-1007 Corrective actions.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code § 10-1007 (2026)
§ 10-1007 Corrective actions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Animal found to be vicious.
If the Panel determines that an animal is a vicious animal, the Board:
(1)
must direct the Commissioner to immediately euthanize the animal in the most humane way possible; and
(2)
may:
(i)
require the owner or custodian to pay all costs of impoundment; and
(ii)
refer the matter to the State’s Attorney for prosecution.
(b)Animal found to be dangerous.
If the Panel determines that the animal is a dangerous animal, the Panel:
(1)
must require the owner or custodian to take whatever corrective actions the Panel finds necessary or appropriate; and
(2)
may require the owner or custodian to pay all costs of impoundment.
(c)All other violations.
If the Panel determines that the owner or custodian is in violation of an animal control or protection law, rule, or regulation of this City or State, the Panel:
(1)
must require the owner or custodian to take whatever corrective actions the Panel finds necessary or appropriate; and
(2)
may require the owner or custodian to pay all costs of impoundment or related to the violation.
History: Ord. 11-573