Baltimore City, Maryland

§ 10-805. Reclaiming animal.

(a) Right to reclaim.

The owner or custodian has the right to reclaim the animal within 72 hours of the impoundment.

(b) Requisites for reclaiming.

If the owner or custodian seeks to reclaim the animal, the Office may require the owner or custodian to:

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(5) allow the Office to alter the animal at the owner’s or custodian’s expense.

§ 10-807. Altering animal.

An animal that becomes City property under this subtitle may be altered before being released for adoption, rescue, or otherwise, unless the animal weighs less than 2 pounds.