Part III – Costs of Care Pending Final Decision
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 § 10-1009 (2026)
§ 10-1009 Office to hold animal.LinkCopy Citation
If an impounded animal’s owner or custodian requests a hearing before the Panel, or appeals a decision of the Panel, the Office may continue to hold and care for the impounded animal while its case is before the Panel, and, if the Panel’s decision is appealed, while the Commissioner is considering the appeal.
History: Ord. 15-322
Balt., Md., Code § 10-1010 (2026)
§ 10-1010 Expenses of holding animal.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
If an animal is held under <cite data-path="|health|§10-1009">§ 10-1009 {“Office to hold animal”} of this subtitle</cite> while a requested hearing or appeal is pending, all costs for care or other expenses of the animal incurred by the Office from the time of impoundment through the Commissioner’s final decision are a personal debt due to the City or its agent by the owner or custodian of the animal.
(b)Office to calculate.
The Office or its agent must, within a reasonable time of the final decision, calculate the cost, which may include:
(1)
food, veterinary care, and other necessities that a responsible owner or custodian would provide for the animal; and
(2)
other costs, such as staffing and administrative expenses, as allowed by rule or regulation adopted by the Commissioner under <cite data-path="|health|§2-106">§ 2-106 {“Rules and Regulations”} of this article</cite>.
(c)Time, method of payment.
(1)
The owner or custodian must pay the costs calculated by the Office within 72 hours of receiving notice from the Office or its agent of the amount.
(2)
The payment must be made in cash or other method acceptable to the Director of Finance.
(d)Administrative reversal.
If the final decision of the Commissioner overturns the impoundment, the City may not charge the owner or custodian for any costs incurred under this section.
History: Ord. 15-322
History: Text Conformed 03/10/21