# 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.

## § 10-921 Identification cards.

Balt., Md., Code § 10-921 (2026)

(a) 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) 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) 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*

## § 10-922 Driving under the influence.

Balt., Md., Code § 10-922 (2026)

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*

## § 10-923 Registry of rentals.

Balt., Md., Code § 10-923 (2026)

(a) This section does not apply to the transportation of people in a carriage or sleigh that is driven by a licensed driver.

(b) 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) 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*

## § 10-924 Display of vehicle license.

Balt., Md., Code § 10-924 (2026)

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*