§ 10-921. Identification cards.

(a) Possession on streets required.

Whenever any horse is on a street, the custodian must have available, for immediate inspection by the Commissioner or by an animal enforcement officer, police officer, or humane officer, the horse identification card required by this section.

(b) Form and contents.

The horse identification card must:

(1) be on the form that the Commissioner provides;

(2) be signed and dated by a veterinarian within the preceding 12 months;

(3) describe the horse, including its sex, age, height, color, markings, and other identifying information;

(4) describe the stamina and physical condition of the horse;

(5) describe any conditions that might restrict or affect the use, movement, or driving of the horse; and

(6) contain the name, address, and telephone number of:

(i) the stable where the horse is quartered; and

(ii) the owner of the horse.

(c) Owner to provide card to custodian.

Whenever the owner of a horse rents or otherwise places it in the care or custody of any person, the owner must provide that person with the horse identification card required by this section.