Examination by veterinarian.
Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 10-912
in effect§ 10-912. Examination by veterinarian.
(a) Annual examination required.
The custodian of every horse must have the horse examined by a veterinarian at least once a year.
(b) Scope of examination.
The examination must cover:
(1) the general condition of the horse and its teeth, hoofs, and shoes; and
(2) the horse’s stamina and physical ability to carry the loads and perform the work for which it is intended.
(c) Veterinarian’s record.
(1) The veterinarian must make a record of:
(i) any injury, disease, or deficiency detected; and
(ii) any prescription or recommendation for curing or correcting that condition or for any other disposition of the horse.
(2) The veterinarian must provide a copy of that record to the horse’s custodian.
(d) Custodian to retain records.
The custodian must:
(1) keep a copy of the record for at least 3 years; and
(2) make it available for inspection by an animal enforcement officer, police officer, or humane officer during normal business hours.
(Ord. 11-573; Ord. 99-548.)
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/10-912Fetched: 10/25/2026