§ 10-918 Sick or injured horses.
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 § 10-918 (2026)
§ 10-918 Sick or injured horses.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Treatment required; unnecessary moving prohibited.
If a horse is sick, diseased, lame, injured, or in pain:
(1)
the custodian of the horse must take action to obtain immediate veterinary treatment, care, and attention; and
(2)
the horse may not be moved or driven, except:
(i)
to obtain required veterinary treatment, care, and attention; or
(ii)
to obtain immediate humane keeping or pasture.
(b)Use during recovery period.
During the recovery or convalescent period, the horse may not be used or worked unless the custodian has a signed, dated certificate from the treating veterinarian stating that the horse’s condition will not be impaired or aggravated by the activity.
(c)Disposal.
A sick, diseased, lame, or injured horse may not be disposed of except in a humane manner.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573