Part I – Definitions; Scope
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 § 10-901 (2026)
§ 10-901 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Driving.
“Driving” means the process of using a horse:
(1)
for riding; or
(2)
for pulling a wagon, cart, carriage, or other vehicle or device.
(c)Driving license.
“Driving license” means a license issued by the Commissioner to use a horse:
(1)
for riding; or
(2)
for pulling a wagon, cart, carriage, or other vehicle or device.
(d)Horse.
“Horse” means a horse, pony, donkey, or mule that is:
(1)
owned, driven, used, or quartered in the City, whether permanently or temporarily; and
(2)
used for:
(i)
riding, driving, or breeding;
(ii)
showing or performing in any exhibition or animal show; or
(iii)
any work or labor.
(e)Stable.
“Stable” means any place where horses are:
(1)
boarded or displayed;
(2)
rented for riding, driving, or other purposes; or
(3)
bred, bought, sold, trained, or traded.
(f)Stable operator.
“Stable operator” means the person who owns or is in charge of a stable.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
History: Ord. 13-175
Balt., Md., Code § 10-902 (2026)
§ 10-902 Exemptions.LinkCopy Citation
This subtitle does not apply to any horse that is:
(1)
in the custody of a zoological park or its agents or contractors, if the zoological park is licensed under this title and regulated by a Maryland or federal agency;
(2)
in a laboratory where scientific research is carried out under regulation of a Maryland or federal agency; or
(3)
regulated by the Maryland Racing Commission.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-903 to 10-904 (2026)
§§ 10-903 to 10-904LinkCopy Citation
Reserved