Commercial Animal Establishment License

A "commercial animal establishment" is any business whose primary or secondary purpose is the sale, transfer, or conveyance of any animal or animal services for money, except animals or services deemed livestock or domestic livestock under this chapter. Commercial Animal Establishments include without limiation: an enterprise engaged in the sale of animals; a breeder; a humane society, animal rescue, or similar organization; a pet shop; a petting zoo; a grooming shop; a mobile grooming establishment; an auction; a zoological park; a circus; a performing animal exhibition; a boarding or breeding kennel; or an establishment with the purpose of selling, training, or leasing guard dogs.

Establishments must be in compliance at all times with the Queen Anne's County Animal Control Ordinance and Regulations.

A person may not operate a commercial animal establishment without first obtaining a commercial animal establishment license.

INITIAL Commercial Establishment License:

Initial Application Directions

Initial Application Form

Commercial Animal Establishment Licenses are Valid from January 1 to December 31 of the current calendar year. Renewal applications must be submitted with all required documentation prior to November 1 of each year.

RENEWAL Commercial Establishment License:

Renewal Application Directions

Renewal Application Form 

Those with questions may call Animal Control at 410-758-2393.