§ 10-307. Restraints required.

(a) In general.

All animals must be restrained:

(1) as required by this section; and

(2) in the case of a dangerous animal, as required by § 10-702 {"Dangerous animals"} of this title.

(b) Animals generally.

(1) Except as otherwise authorized under paragraph (2) of this subsection, all animals must be kept:

(i) confined in a building or secure enclosure;

(ii) secured by a leash or otherwise; or

(iii) restrained according to rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner.

(2) This subsection does not apply while the animal is:

(i) participating in an off-leash activity approved by the Commissioner; or

(ii) is in an area and during the hours approved by the Director of Recreation and Parks for off-leash recreation.

(c) Female animals in heat.

Every female animal in heat must be confined in a building or secure enclosure so that it cannot come into contact with a male animal, except if the owner has an animal fancier permit.