Corrective actions.
Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 10-1007
in effect§ 10-1007. Corrective actions.
(a) Animal found to be vicious.
If the Panel determines that an animal is a vicious animal, the Board:
(1) must direct the Commissioner to immediately euthanize the animal in the most humane way possible; and
(2) may:
(i) require the owner or custodian to pay all costs of impoundment; and
(ii) refer the matter to the State’s Attorney for prosecution.
(b) Animal found to be dangerous.
If the Panel determines that the animal is a dangerous animal, the Panel:
(1) must require the owner or custodian to take whatever corrective actions the Panel finds necessary or appropriate; and
(2) may require the owner or custodian to pay all costs of impoundment.
(c) All other violations.
If the Panel determines that the owner or custodian is in violation of an animal control or protection law, rule, or regulation of this City or State, the Panel:
(1) must require the owner or custodian to take whatever corrective actions the Panel finds necessary or appropriate; and
(2) may require the owner or custodian to pay all costs of impoundment or related to the violation.
(Ord. 11-573.)
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/health/10-1007Fetched: 10/25/2026