6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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Anne Arundel County Code Article 18 zoning allows chickens in RA (Rural Agricultural) and on lots 40,000+ sq ft in R1/R2 zones. No roosters in residential zones. Annapolis city limits: prohibited.
Anne Arundel County requires dogs to be under control at all times in public. Tethering outdoors requires a 10-foot leash and direct supervision except for one 15-minute daily period. Tethering prohibited in extreme temperatures.
Anne Arundel County has no breed-specific legislation. Maryland law (HB 421, 2014) prohibits county breed bans. Dangerous dog designations are based on individual animal behavior. HOA communities may independently restrict breeds.
Anne Arundel County allows beekeeping in agricultural and some residential zones. Maryland Dept of Agriculture hive registration required. Article 18-4-104 governs animal keeping with county zoning. No specific hive number cap in county code.
Anne Arundel County Code Article 12, Title 4 prohibits wild, exotic, and vicious animals as pets. Skunks, raccoons, and opossums are specifically prohibited. Ferrets, small rodents, birds, fish, and non-poisonous reptiles are permitted.
Anne Arundel County prohibits intentional feeding of deer under Article 12 and enforces a Maryland DNR-aligned ban on feeding black bears. Waterfowl feeding is discouraged along the Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries due to Tundra swan and Canada goose nuisance.
3 cities in Anne Arundel County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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