Animal Control Facility License Details


Animal Control Facility License

General Info - Statewide License

This application is required by the Maryland Department of Agriculture for animal control facilities that administer controlled drugs to sedate and/or euthanize animals. 

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    Approval time

  • $100.00

    Application cost

Obtaining the License

Ready to get your license? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents

  1. Proof of Board approved training for all staff members conducting euthanasia

  2. CDS Registration Certificate from the Maryland Department of Health

  3. For complete information on required documentation, see our website.

  4. Print and review the laws and regulations governing the operation of an animal control facility in Maryland.

  5. Print and fill out a Request for Animal Control Facility License Application. Mail the Request and the licensing fee to the address provided on the Request.

Apply for the License

  • Online Application

    Complete the form

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  • Download form

    Download the application .PDF file

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Maintaining Your License

Renewal and maintenance -

Maintaining your License (aka Related forms/requirements to maintain License/stay in good standing)

  1. Certificates of euthanasia training for staff members must be submitted every year.

  2. To renew an existing license, contact the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners' Office at 410-841-5862.

Agency/Contact

License Issuer - Information

Who issues the license?

Department of Agriculture mda.maryland.gov

Contact Information

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Email: mda.veterinaryboard@maryland.gov

Tel: (410) 841-5862 / Fax: (410) 841-5780

Work hours:

Address

Address: 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD, 21401

Legal Authority

What laws and regulations give Department of Agriculture the legal authority to issue this approval?

Agriculture Article, 2-304, 2-305, and 2-310.1, Annotated Code of Maryland