Anne Arundel County has no breed-specific bans. Maryland reversed the Tracey v. Solesky pit bull strict liability ruling in 2014 (Ch. 247). Dangerous dog determinations are behavior-based and apply equally to all breeds.
Maryland enacted Tracey’s Law in 2014, overturning the Tracey v. Solesky court decision that had imposed strict liability on pit bull owners. All dog breeds are now treated equally under a negligence standard. Dangerous dog designations under MD Criminal Law §10-619 are behavior-based, not breed-based. While no statewide preemption of breed-specific legislation exists, Tracey’s Law effectively removed the legal basis for breed-based strict liability. HOAs may have breed restrictions in CC&Rs.
Dangerous dog violations: fines $500 to $2,500. Containment failure: additional fines. Serious attack: criminal charges.
Glen Burnie, MD
Under Anne Arundel County Code Section 12-4-903, it is unlawful to permit an animal to disturb the quiet of a person or neighborhood. Continual barking, howl...
Glen Burnie, MD
Glen Burnie is unincorporated and follows Anne Arundel County noise regulations under County Code Section 9-1-706 and Maryland COMAR 26.02.03. Residential re...
Glen Burnie, MD
Glen Burnie follows Anne Arundel County and Maryland state noise standards for construction. The standard 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime residential lim...
Glen Burnie, MD
Under Anne Arundel County Code Section 18-17-103, vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR may not be parked on residentially zoned lots except for temporary service. O...
Glen Burnie, MD
Anne Arundel County's oversized vehicle ordinance (Section 18-17-103) does not apply to recreational vehicles specifically. RVs designed for temporary living...
Glen Burnie, MD
Glen Burnie street parking is governed by Anne Arundel County Code Article 12. There are no paid parking meters in unincorporated areas. Standard traffic reg...
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