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§ 10-802 Right of entry and impoundment.

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 § 10-802 (2026)

§ 10-802 Right of entry and impoundment.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
On the determination that an animal should be impounded, an animal enforcement officer, police officer, humane officer, or other person authorized and contracting with the City to do so may, subject to <cite data-path="|health|§10-108">§ 10-108 of this subtitle</cite>, enter onto public or private property, remove the animal, and impound it at an animal shelter or other facility approved by the Commissioner.
(b)Facility to notify Office.
If an animal is impounded, the owner or operator of the facility must immediately notify the Office of the impoundment and provide any information that the Office reasonably requires.
History: Ord. 11-573