Part II – Driving Licenses
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 § 10-905 (2026)
§ 10-905 License required.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Except as otherwise specified in this section, no one may drive a horse unless:
(1)
he or she is 18 years old or older;
(2)
has been issued a driving license by the Commissioner; and
(3)
has that driving license with him or her while driving the horse.
(b)Exceptions.
This section does not apply to the rider of a horse that is being held or led, during the entire period of rental or use, by a custodian with a valid driving license.
(c)Waivers.
The Commissioner may waive the requirements of this section for individuals participating in:
(1)
animal shows;
(2)
organized competitions;
(3)
special events involving the transportation of people in carriages or sleighs; or
(4)
similar events.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-906 (2026)
§ 10-906 Applications.LinkCopy Citation
The application for a driving license must:
(1)
be in the form that the Commissioner requires;
(2)
be accompanied by an affidavit certifying that the applicant has never been convicted of animal abuse, cruelty, or neglect; and
(3)
contain the information that the Commissioner considers necessary to determine whether an applicant:
(i)
is capable of humanely handling a horse; and
(ii)
otherwise qualified for a driving license under this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under it.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-907 (2026)
§ 10-907 Issuance; Form.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Issuance.
The Office must issue a driving license to the applicant if:
(1)
the applicant qualifies for the license; and
(2)
pays the required fee.
(b)Form.
The driving license must contain:
(1)
the licensee’s full legal name, current address, date of birth, sex, height, weight, and eye, skin, and hair colors; and
(2)
a clear, full-face, head-and-shoulders photograph of the driver that:
(i)
was taken within the preceding 12 months; and
(ii)
measures 1¼" by 1¼".
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-908 (2026)
§ 10-908 Term.LinkCopy Citation
Unless sooner suspended or revoked, a driving license expires annually on the anniversary date of its issuance.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-909 (2026)
§ 10-909 Denial, suspension, revocation, etc.LinkCopy Citation
The Commissioner of Health may deny, amend, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a driving license as provided in Subtitle 2, Part III, of this title.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-910 to 10-911 (2026)
§§ 10-910 to 10-911LinkCopy Citation
Reserved