§ 10-601 Wild, exotic, and hybrid animals.
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 § 10-601 (2026)
§ 10-601 Wild, exotic, and hybrid animals.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Except as specified in subsection (c) of this section, no person may keep or allow to be kept on that person’s premises any wild, exotic, or hybrid animal without a permit from the Commissioner to do so.
(b)Rules and regulations.
In the rules and regulations adopted under <cite data-path="|health|§2-106">§ 2-106 {“Rules and regulations”} of this article</cite>, the Commissioner may set:
(1)
qualifications for obtaining a permit;
(2)
conditions for keeping the animal;
(3)
the term of the permit;
(4)
grounds for denying, amending, suspending, revoking, or refusing to renew the permit; and
(5)
other limitations the Commissioner finds necessary or appropriate.
(c)Exceptions.
This section does not apply to:
(1)
an animal show or zoological park licensed under this title and regulated by a Maryland or federal agency; or
(2)
a laboratory where scientific research is carried out under regulation of a Maryland or federal agency.
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History: Text Conformed 03/10/21