Necropsy in Maryland

[BigBlueHen53]

As I understand it, exactly. I think they want to keep track in case of a disease outbreak.

Well that seems sensible. Hmm. I wonder how many states do that. I have never heard of my state requiring it but perhaps they should.... residents here would sharply protest, though, I'd guess.

 

[berkchicks]

Once you are registered then it would seem like the state would want you to be licensed.

AACO has some pretty intense restrictions when it comes to chickens and they come to your property to do an inspection at the time of your renewal every 3 years. At least that’s what the “law says”

“On November 18th 2013, The Anne Arundel County Council passed Bill 79-13 regarding chickens and ducks in residential districts. The bill permits keeping or maintaining chickens and ducks on a lot of less than 40,000 square feet. Roosters are strictly prohibited on lots less than 40,000 square feet. A County resident keeping chickens or ducks on a lot less than 40,000 square feet for any length of time must obtain and maintain a license. Keeping of ducks and chickens on lots greater than 40,000 square feet does not require an Anne Arundel County License. The provisions, requirements and restrictions, based on lot sized are as follows:
Lots 20,000 square feet to 39,999 square feet: On a residentially zoned lot of 20,000 to 40,000 square feet improved by a single-family dwelling, chickens and ducks may not exceed a ratio of one bird unit per 20,000 square feet. A bird unit is defined as follows:
Lots 15,000 square feet to 19,999 square feet: On a residentially zoned lot of 10,000 to 19,999 square feet improved by a single-family dwelling, no more than six (6) chickens are permitted. Ducks not permitted are lots less than 20,000 square feet.
Lots 10,000 square feet to 14,999 square feet: On a residentially zoned lot of 10,000 to 19,999 square feet improved by a single-family dwelling, no more than four (4) chickens are permitted. Ducks not permitted are lots less than 20,000 square feet.
Lots 9,999 square feet or smaller: Chickens and ducks are not permitted on lots smaller than 10,000 square feet.
Chickens or ducks on lots less than 40,000 square feet shall be kept in a secured enclosure with a chicken coop (see requirements below: § 12-4-801 Animal Outdoors).
Accessory structures for chickens and ducks on lots less than 40,000 square feet shall be located at least 25 feet from a side or rear lot line and 25 feet from any dwelling.
Relevant Provisions of Anne Arundel County Code, Articles 12 and 18 12-4-709. Chicken and Duck License.
A. License – scope. A chicken or duck license permits the owner to own chickens or ducks as pets and to consume eggs produced by the kept chickens or ducks.
B. License – generally. A county resident keeping chickens or ducks on a lot less than 40,000 square feet for any length of time shall have and maintain a license for keeping chickens and ducks on the property. An owner shall:
(1) Apply for a license before obtaining the chickens or ducks or bringing the chickens or ducks into the county;
(2) Provide evidence of current registration with the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Domestics Poultry and Exotic Bird
8 Chickens – Hens Only
= 1 Bird Unit
4 Ducks
= 1