§ 10-307 Restraints required.
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 § 10-307 (2026)
§ 10-307 Restraints required.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
All animals must be restrained:
(1)
as required by this section; and
(2)
in the case of a dangerous animal, as required by <cite data-path="|health|§10-702">§ 10-702 {“Dangerous animals”} of this title</cite>.
(b)Animals generally.
(1)
Except as otherwise authorized under paragraph (2) of this subsection, all animals must be kept:
(i)
confined in a building or secure enclosure;
(ii)
secured by a leash or otherwise; or
(iii)
restrained according to rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner.
(2)
This subsection does not apply while the animal is:
(i)
participating in an off-leash activity approved by the Commissioner; or
(ii)
is in an area and during the hours approved by the Director of Recreation and Parks for off-leash recreation.
(c)Female animals in heat.
Every female animal in heat must be confined in a building or secure enclosure so that it cannot come into contact with a male animal, except if the owner has an animal fancier permit.
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