Disposition of dead animals.
Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 10-309
in effect§ 10-309. Disposition of dead animals.
(a) Prohibited disposition.
The owner or custodian of a dead animal may not:
(1) deposit the animal or leave it exposed on any public or private property; or
(2) place it in a storm drain or watershed area.
(b) Required disposition.
(1) Dead animals must be promptly disposed of by cremation, burial, or other sanitary means.
(2) On request, the Office may pick up dead domesticated animals for disposal, subject to a fee for the disposal as set under § 10-105 of this title.
(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/10-309Fetched: 10/25/2026