Part IV – Miscellaneous Requirements
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 § 10-921 (2026)
§ 10-921 Identification cards.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Possession on streets required.
Whenever any horse is on a street, the custodian must have available, for immediate inspection by the Commissioner or by an animal enforcement officer, police officer, or humane officer, the horse identification card required by this section.
(b)Form and contents.
The horse identification card must:
(1)
be on the form that the Commissioner provides;
(2)
be signed and dated by a veterinarian within the preceding 12 months;
(3)
describe the horse, including its sex, age, height, color, markings, and other identifying information;
(4)
describe the stamina and physical condition of the horse;
(5)
describe any conditions that might restrict or affect the use, movement, or driving of the horse; and
(6)
contain the name, address, and telephone number of:
(i)
the stable where the horse is quartered; and
(ii)
the owner of the horse.
(c)Owner to provide card to custodian.
Whenever the owner of a horse rents or otherwise places it in the care or custody of any person, the owner must provide that person with the horse identification card required by this section.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-922 (2026)
§ 10-922 Driving under the influence.LinkCopy Citation
No one may ride, lead, control, drive, work, exhibit, handle, care for, maintain, or supervise any horse while:
(1)
intoxicated;
(2)
under the influence of any intoxicating beverage or substance; or
(3)
under the influence of any drugs.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-923 (2026)
§ 10-923 Registry of rentals.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Scope.
This section does not apply to the transportation of people in a carriage or sleigh that is driven by a licensed driver.
(b)Registry required; contents.
The operator of any stable that rents horses must maintain a written registry that contains:
(1)
the full name and address of every person who rents a horse;
(2)
the identity of the horse; and
(3)
the exact period during which the horse was rented.
(c)Maintenance and inspection.
The registry record must be:
(1)
kept for at least 3 years after the renting; and
(2)
available for inspection by the Commissioner or by an animal enforcement officer, a police officer, or a humane officer during normal business hours.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573
Balt., Md., Code § 10-924 (2026)
§ 10-924 Display of vehicle license.LinkCopy Citation
The owner or operator of any horsedrawn vehicle must assure that the City license issued for the vehicle is kept clean, securely fastened, and prominently displayed on the vehicle.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 11-573