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Part II – Facility Licenses

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 § 10-210 (2026)

§ 10-210 License required.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
No person may operate any of the following facilities without a license to do so from the Commissioner, as provided in this Part II:
(1)
animal clinic;
(2)
animal shelter;
(3)
commercial establishment; or
(4)
animal fancier.
(b)Separate license for each facility.
Every facility subject to this Part II is considered a separate enterprise and requires a separate license.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-211 (2026)

§ 10-211 Applications.Copy Citation

The application for a facility license must:
(1)
be in the form that the Commissioner requires;
(2)
be accompanied by an affidavit certifying that neither the applicant nor any operator, employee, or agent of the applicant has ever been convicted of animal abuse, cruelty, or neglect;
(3)
contain the information that the Commissioner requires; and
(4)
be accompanied by the required fee.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-212 (2026)

§ 10-212 Issuance.Copy Citation

The Office must issue the license if the applicant:
(1)
meets the requirements of this Part II; and
(2)
shows the willingness and ability to comply with the requirements of this title and the rules and regulations adopted under it.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-213 (2026)

§ 10-213Copy Citation

Reserved
Balt., Md., Code § 10-214 (2026)

§ 10-214 Term.Copy Citation

Unless sooner suspended or revoked, a facility license expires annually on the anniversary date of its issuance.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-215 (2026)

§ 10-215 Animal records.Copy Citation

(a)Required records.
Every facility that sells or gives away any animal must keep a record of:
(1)
the name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom the animal was sold or given; and
(2)
the breed, color, sex, and age of the animal; and
(3)
any other information concerning an animal that the Commissioner requires.
(b)Retention and inspection.
The facility must:
(1)
retain these records for at least 2 years; and
(2)
make them available for inspection by the Office during normal business hours.
History: Ord. 00-024
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-216 (2026)

§ 10-216 Prohibited conduct.Copy Citation

No person may operate any facility subject to this Part II in violation of:
(1)
any condition imposed on the facility’s license; or
(2)
any provision of this title or of a rule or regulation adopted under this title.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 00-024
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-217 to 10-218 (2026)

§§ 10-217 to 10-218Copy Citation

Reserved