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MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part I - In General|Section 13-106 - Unlicensed or Menacing Dogs -- Contracts for Removal, Care, and Disposition

    The governing body of a county may contract with a person for the removal, care, and disposition of unlicensed dogs or licensed dogs that may be a menace to safety, security, and property.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part I - In General|Section 13-107 - Licensed Dogs as Personal Property

    (a)    This section does not apply in Somerset County.    (b)    A lawfully licensed dog whose ownership can be proved is personal property.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part I - In General|Section 13-108 - Kennel Licenses for Breeders

    (a)    This section applies to all counties, including Baltimore City.    (b)    Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, a person shall obtain a kennel license from the local licensing agency if the person:        (1)    owns or has custody of 6 or more unspayed female dogs over the age of 6 months kept for the purpose of breeding the dogs and selling their offspring; or        (2)    sells dogs from six or more litters in a year.    (c)    (1)    Each local licensing agency shall collect and maintain a record of the following information for each kennel license issued in the county:            (i)    name of the licensee;            (ii)    address of the licensee;            (iii)    number of dogs maintained by the licensee; and            (iv)    number of puppies sold by the licensee in the preceding year.        (2)    On or before January 15 of each year, each local licensing agency shall report to the Maryland Department of Labor the information collected under this subsection for the preceding year.    (d)    The governing body of a county may establish additional kennel license fees to cover the cost of collecting, maintaining, and submitting the records and reports required under subsection (c) of this section.    (e)    This section may not be construed to prohibit the governing body of a county from enacting more stringent kennel licensing ordinances.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part I - In General|Section 13-109 - Penalties

    (a)    This section does not apply in Garrett County or Washington County.    (b)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine of not less than $5 and not exceeding $25 or both.        (2)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, in Calvert County, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine of $50 or both.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part II - Local Provisions|Section 13-113 - Anne Arundel County

    (a)    (1)    In Anne Arundel County, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.        (2)    At the time of application, the applicant shall pay the fee for a dog or kennel license set by the governing body of Anne Arundel County.        (3)    Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.        (4)    The governing body shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.        (5)    A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.        (6)    A license expires when the rabies vaccination certificate issued to the dog under § 18–319(a)(3) of the Health – General Article expires.    (b)    (1)    In Anne Arundel County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the person pays the license fee for the dog.        (2)    The governing body of Anne Arundel County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.        (3)    The tags shall be:            (i)    composed of metal;            (ii)    imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (a) of this section;            (iii)    imprinted with the expiration date of the license;            (iv)    1 inch or less in length; and            (v)    equipped with a substantial metal fastener.        (4)    The general shape of the tags may remain unchanged from year to year.        (5)    Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.        (6)    The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:            (i)    confined in a kennel; or            (ii)    hunting under the charge of an attendant.        (7)    The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:            (i)    application by the person to whom the original license was issued;            (ii)    the production of the license; and            (iii)    payment of a fee of 25 cents.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part II - Local Provisions|Section 13-114 - Baltimore County

    (a)    (1)    In Baltimore County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.        (2)    At the time of application, the applicant shall pay a fee of:            (i)    $1 for a license for a male or spayed female dog;            (ii)    $2 for a license for an unspayed female dog;            (iii)    $10 for a kennel license for a person owning or keeping 25 or fewer dogs; or            (iv)    $20 for a kennel license for a person owning or keeping more than 25 dogs.        (3)    Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.        (4)    The governing body of Baltimore County shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.        (5)    A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.        (6)    A license expires on July 1 of the year after issuance.    (b)    (1)    In Baltimore County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the person pays the license fee for the dog.        (2)    The governing body of Baltimore County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.        (3)    The tags shall be:            (i)    composed of metal;            (ii)    imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (a) of this section;            (iii)    imprinted with the calendar year for which the tag is issued;            (iv)    1 inch or less in length; and            (v)    equipped with a substantial metal fastener.        (4)    The governing body shall change the general shape of the tags each year.        (5)    Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.        (6)    The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:            (i)    confined in a kennel; or            (ii)    hunting under the charge of an attendant.        (7)    The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:            (i)    application by the person to whom the original license was issued;            (ii)    the production of the license; and            (iii)    payment of a fee of 25 cents.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-124 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part II - Local Provisions|Section 13-124 - Howard County

    (a)    (1)    In Howard County, the County Executive, with the approval of the county council, sets the fees for dog and kennel licenses.        (2)    A dog license expires as specified by local law.    (b)    (1)    In Howard County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the person pays the license fee for the dog.        (2)    The governing body of Howard County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.        (3)    The tags shall be:            (i)    composed of metal;            (ii)    imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner;            (iii)    imprinted with the calendar year for which the tag is issued;            (iv)    1 inch or less in length; and            (v)    equipped with a substantial metal fastener.        (4)    The governing body shall change the general shape of the tags each year.        (5)    Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.        (6)    The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:            (i)    application by the person to whom the original license was issued;            (ii)    the production of the license; and            (iii)    payment of a fee of 25 cents.    (c)    The County Council of Howard County, by law, shall designate a unit to administer and enforce the laws relating to dog licenses.    (d)    (1)    In Howard County, the owner or custodian of a female dog that is in heat shall:            (i)    adequately and securely confine the dog;            (ii)    prevent the dog from contacting roaming dogs; and            (iii)    protect the dog from other dogs that are attracted to the premises.        (2)    A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $10 and not exceeding $50.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-125 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part II - Local Provisions|Section 13-125 - Kent County

    (a)    (1)    The County Commissioners of Kent County, by resolution, may provide for a comprehensive system for the regulation of dogs.        (2)    The resolution may provide for:            (i)    the licensing and control of dogs;            (ii)    seizing and disposing of unlicensed or dangerous dogs; and            (iii)    reasonable penalties for a violation of a resolution enacted in accordance with this section.    (b)    (1)    In Kent County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.        (2)    At the time of application, the applicant shall pay the fee for a dog or kennel license set by the County Commissioners of Kent County.        (3)    Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.        (4)    The county commissioners shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.        (5)    A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.        (6)    A license expires on July 1 of the year after issuance.    (c)    (1)    In Kent County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the owner pays the license fee for the dog.        (2)    The County Commissioners of Kent County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.        (3)    The tags shall be:            (i)    composed of metal;            (ii)    imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (b) of this section;            (iii)    imprinted with the calendar year for which the tag is issued;            (iv)    1 inch or less in length; and            (v)    equipped with a substantial metal fastener.        (4)    The county commissioners shall change the general shape of the tags each year.        (5)    Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.        (6)    The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:            (i)    confined in a kennel; or            (ii)    hunting under the charge of an attendant.        (7)    The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:            (i)    application by the person to whom the original license was issued;            (ii)    the production of the license; and            (iii)    payment of a fee of 25 cents.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-126 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part II - Local Provisions|Section 13-126 - Montgomery County

    (a)    (1)    In Montgomery County, the County Executive shall set the fees for dog licenses.        (2)    A license expires when a rabies vaccination certification issued to the dog under § 18–319(a)(3) of the Health – General Article expires.    (b)    (1)    In Montgomery County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the person pays the license fee for the dog.        (2)    The governing body of Montgomery County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.        (3)    The tags shall be:            (i)    composed of metal;            (ii)    imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner;            (iii)    imprinted with the calendar year for which the tag is issued;            (iv)    1 inch or less in length; and            (v)    equipped with a substantial metal fastener.        (4)    The governing body shall change the general shape of the tags each year.        (5)    Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.        (6)    The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:            (i)    application by the person to whom the original license was issued;            (ii)    the production of the license; and            (iii)    payment of a fee of 25 cents.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-127 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part II - Local Provisions|Section 13-127 - Prince George's County

    (a)    (1)    In Prince George’s County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.        (2)    At the time of application, the applicant shall pay a fee of:            (i)    $1 for a license for a male or spayed female dog;            (ii)    $2 for a license for an unspayed female dog;            (iii)    $10 for a kennel license for a person owning or keeping 25 or fewer dogs; or            (iv)    $20 for a kennel license for a person owning or keeping more than 25 dogs.        (3)    Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.        (4)    The governing body of Prince George’s County shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.        (5)    A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.        (6)    A license expires on July 1 of the year after issuance.    (b)    (1)    In Prince George’s County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the person pays the license fee for the dog.        (2)    The governing body of Prince George’s County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.        (3)    The tags shall be:            (i)    composed of metal;            (ii)    imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (a) of this section;            (iii)    imprinted with the calendar year for which the tag is issued;            (iv)    1 inch or less in length; and            (v)    equipped with a substantial metal fastener.        (4)    The governing body shall change the general shape of the tags each year.        (5)    Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.        (6)    The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:            (i)    confined in a kennel; or            (ii)    hunting under the charge of an attendant.        (7)    The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:            (i)    application by the person to whom the original license was issued;            (ii)    the production of the license; and            (iii)    payment of a fee of 25 cents.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-128 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part II - Local Provisions|Section 13-128 - Queen Anne's County

    (a)    The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County may adopt and enforce a comprehensive animal control ordinance.    (b)    (1)    In Queen Anne’s County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.        (2)    At the time of application, the applicant shall pay a fee of:            (i)    $1 for a license for a male or spayed female dog;            (ii)    $2 for a license for an unspayed female dog;            (iii)    $10 for a kennel license for a person owning or keeping 25 or fewer dogs; or            (iv)    $20 for a kennel license for a person owning or keeping more than 25 dogs.        (3)    Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.        (4)    The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.        (5)    A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.        (6)    A license expires on July 1 of the year after issuance.    (c)    (1)    In Queen Anne’s County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the person pays the license fee for the dog.        (2)    The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.        (3)    The tags shall be:            (i)    composed of metal;            (ii)    imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (b) of this section;            (iii)    imprinted with the calendar year for which the tag is issued;            (iv)    1 inch or less in length; and            (v)    equipped with a substantial metal fastener.        (4)    The county commissioners shall change the general shape of the tags each year.        (5)    Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.        (6)    The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:            (i)    confined in a kennel; or            (ii)    hunting under the charge of an attendant.        (7)    The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:            (i)    application by the person to whom the original license was issued;            (ii)    the production of the license; and            (iii)    payment of a fee of 25 cents.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-131 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Animals|Part II - Local Provisions|Section 13-131 - Talbot County

    (a)    (1)    The County Council of Talbot County shall set the fees, terms, and forms for dog and kennel licenses.        (2)    A dog license expires as specified by county law.    (b)    In Talbot County, a dog tag may be a metal tag or a surgically implanted microchip.    (c)    (1)    In Talbot County, the owner or custodian of a female dog that is in heat may not knowingly allow the dog to run at large.        (2)    A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.