Dog Poop Laws in Maryland
Everything you need to know about pet waste regulations, fines, and enforcement in Maryland (MD).
Maryland Pet Waste Law Overview
Statewide Statute
Maryland's statewide Health Code and local county laws address pet waste removal. Montgomery County and Prince George's County have some of the strictest enforcement in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Fine Range
$50 - $500
Enforcement
County animal control, code enforcement, and health departments
Law Type
Statewide Statute
Key Regulations in Maryland
What every dog owner needs to know
State Health Code addresses pet waste as a sanitation issue
Counties enforce specific pooper-scooper ordinances
Montgomery County has among the strictest enforcement in the region
Chesapeake Bay watershed protections drive environmental enforcement
City Ordinances in Maryland
Specific regulations by municipality
Baltimore
Fine: $100 - $500City Code Art. 10, Sec. 10-312: Pet waste must be immediately removed from public property
Bethesda (Montgomery Co.)
Fine: $100 - $500County Code Sec. 5-203: Mandatory waste removal with strict enforcement
Annapolis
Fine: $50 - $250City code requires pet waste cleanup to protect waterway quality
Tips for Dog Owners in Maryland
Stay compliant and keep your community clean
Maryland takes pet waste enforcement seriously due to Chesapeake Bay water quality concerns
Montgomery County enforcement is among the nation's most active
Pet waste near Maryland waterways carries enhanced penalties in many jurisdictions
DC commuter communities in Maryland are particularly strict about waste cleanup
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland Pet Waste Laws
Maryland's statewide Health Code and local county laws address pet waste removal. Montgomery County and Prince George's County have some of the strictest enforcement in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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