Anne Arundel County prohibits keeping wild, exotic, or vicious animals as pets or for display. This applies to all unincorporated areas including Glen Burnie. Violators may be subject to fines and animal seizure.
Glen Burnie regulates exotic animal ownership through local ordinances and state wildlife laws. Commonly prohibited animals include large cats, primates, venomous reptiles, wolves, and bears. Some jurisdictions require special permits for species like hedgehogs, ferrets, or certain reptiles. Exotic animal owners may need to demonstrate proper enclosures, liability insurance, and veterinary care plans. Escaped exotic animals create public safety emergencies. State fish and wildlife agencies maintain lists of prohibited and restricted species.
Confiscation of prohibited animals. Fines $500 to $5,000. Criminal charges possible for dangerous species. Owner liable for damages from escaped animals.
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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