# § 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.

## § 10-307 Restraints required.

Balt., Md., Code § 10-307 (2026)

(a) 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)

  (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) 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.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 09-172*

*History: Ord. 11-573*