# 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.

## § 10-901 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code § 10-901 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “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” 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” 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” 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” means the person who owns or is in charge of a stable.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 11-573*

*History: Ord. 13-175*

## § 10-902 Exemptions.

Balt., Md., Code § 10-902 (2026)

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*

## §§ 10-903 to 10-904

Balt., Md., Code § 10-903 to 10-904 (2026)

Reserved