Garrett County, Maryland

§ 91.01 DEFINITIONS.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

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KENNEL. An establishment wherein any person, group of persons, or corporation engages in the business of boarding, breeding, buying, or selling dogs or cats, or wherein at any 1 time there are kept or harbored 5 or more dogs or cats over 6 months old for a business or commercial purpose.

§ 91.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.

(A)   It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, association or corporation to keep or own an unlicensed dog or cat within Garrett County. The annual license fee shall be $15. Owners who present a certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian stating or showing evidence that the dog or cat has been spayed or neutered shall pay a fee of $3 for each dog or cat over the age of 6 months.

§ 91.21 KENNEL LICENSES.

(A)   It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, association or corporation to operate a kennel within Garrett County without possessing a valid license. The application for the license shall state the name and address of the kennel operator, location of the kennel, and the maximum number of dogs or cats to be housed in the kennel. A kennel license can only be licensed to a facility that complies with the standards listed in Appendix A to the ordinance set forth in this section.

(B)   Initial or annual fees for kennel operators and pet shop operators shall be as follows:

(1)   Kennel authorized to house less than 25 dogs or cats: $50;

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(4)   Kennel licenses and pet shop licenses may be revoked by the Animal Control Officer upon the failure of the licensee to comply with the provisions of this chapter.