§ 10-801 Authority to impound.
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 § 10-801 (2026)
§ 10-801 Authority to impound.LinkCopy Citation
An animal enforcement officer, police officer, humane officer, or other person authorized and contracting with the City to do so may impound any animal:
(1)
found at large;
(2)
whose owner or custodian does not have the required license or permit for the animal;
(3)
that is found without a license tag required by this title;
(4)
that poses a threat to public health, safety, or welfare;
(5)
reasonably believed to be a dangerous or vicious animal;
(6)
placed at risk by its health or environment;
(7)
that is abandoned;
(8)
that is prohibited in the City;
(9)
reasonably believed to be a public nuisance animal;
(10)
whose owner or custodian is in violation of this title; or
(11)
whose owner or custodian is in violation of any other animal control or protection law, rule, or regulation of this City or State.
History: Ord. 11-573
History: Ord. 14-230