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Calvert County to seek public comment on revised animal‑control ordinance; fancier license split from commercial licensing
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 5 authorized staff to advertise a public hearing on proposed updates to the county’s animal‑control ordinance, separating an "animal fancier" license from commercial licensing and proposing exemptions for active farm and hunting dogs.
The Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 5 authorized staff to advertise a public hearing on proposed changes to Chapter 7 of the Calvert County Code governing animals, animal licensing and enforcement.
Deacon Coleman, deputy director of Animal Services, presented the draft ordinance and described the goals: align county rules with modern animal‑welfare standards, increase accountability for owners and animal‑related businesses, and streamline enforcement and administrative processes. Coleman said the last major update to Chapter 7 was in…
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