Anne Arundel County: citation plus a 7-day vaccinate order when no rabies certificate is produced
Anne Arundel County law adds a citation plus a 7-day vaccinate order for owners who cannot produce a rabies certificate.
Deadlines
Renewals
Anne Arundel commercial kennel license valid until the following June 30
The Anne Arundel County commercial kennel license covers boarding, grooming, and pet shops. Licenses are valid until the following June 30 and must be renewed within 90 days after June 30. Maryland has no state pet-groomer license; a grooming parlor needs the county commercial license.
Paperwork
Rabies vaccination by 4 months old, proven by a signed certificate
Every dog, cat, or ferret must be vaccinated against rabies by 4 months old, proven by a signed certificate (NASPHV Form 51 or equivalent) from a Maryland-licensed veterinarian. A kennel operator must present a valid certificate for each animal on request of health or animal-control officials, with licensed boarding kennels excepted from that specific duty.
Grooming parlors carry their own Anne Arundel County license
Grooming parlors carry their own Anne Arundel County license, annual and separate from the kennel license. Since August 25, 2025 (Bill 58-25), home-occupation, residential, and mobile pet grooming no longer needs an Animal Services inspection or license unless it meets the commercial-licensing thresholds.