# § 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.

## § 10-918 Sick or injured horses.

Balt., Md., Code § 10-918 (2026)

(a) 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) 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) 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*