(a) Businesses requiring a license. The County Executive must issue regulations to require and set conditions for an annual County license to operate:
(1) a pet shop;
(2) a commercial kennel;
(3) as a fancier;
(4) an equestrian facility;
(5) a benevolent organization; or
(6) a guard dog operator who places a dog for hire on private property.
(b) Fees. The County Executive must issue regulations to set fees:
(1) under method (2) for licenses under subsections (a)(1) to (5); and
(2) under method (3) for licenses under subsection (a)(6).
(c) Denial, suspension, and revocation.
(1) The Office may deny, suspend, or revoke a license:
(A) for a facility that violates any provision of the Code, including Chapter 59, or any State or federal law; or
(B) if the applicant or licensee withholds or falsifies information, or engages in fraud or misrepresentation regarding the sale of animals.
(2) A person aggrieved by an action under this subsection may appeal the action under Section 5-306.
(d) Inspections. A facility that requires a license under this Section must allow an animal control officer or other law enforcement officer to inspect the facility.
(e) Health and safety regulations. Executive regulations should include licensing requirements to protect human health and safety and enforce state laws against cruelty to animals. (1999 L.M.C., ch. 10, § 1; 2005 L.M.C., ch. 22, § 1; 2020 L.M.C., ch. 18, §1.)