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Animal Control Authority
The Animal Control Authority consists of five (5) members, all of whom are residents of the County. Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland and governed by certain County ordinances and policies, including without limitation the Boards and Commissions Policy and Ethics Ordinance.
- Animal Control Ordinance (Revision 6, adopted April 5, 2022)
The Animal Control Authority is made up of one member who is a veterinarian, one member of the agricultural community, one member of the legal profession, and two members from the public at large.Β If, after reasonable efforts to recruit a Veterinarian to serve as a member of the Animal Control Authority the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland is unable to find a veterinarian, the Board of County Commissioners may appoint a veterinary technician who is registered in the State.
The Animal Control Authority hears and decides cases referred to them concerning the enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance.Β The Board meets once a month on Thursday evening (7:00 p.m.) at the Washington County Administration Building located at 100 West Washington Street, Room 255, Hagerstown, MDΒ 21740.Β Β For specific hearing dates, see the Animal Control Authority Schedule below, visit the Division of Permits & Inspections at 747 Northern Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21742 or call 240-313-2460.
Staff support to the Animal Control Authority is Paula Cauffman. She can be reached at 240-313-2462 or by email.
If you would like to serve as a board member, click here to review the various boards and submit an application.
Animal Control Authority Board Members
Members | Member Category | Term Expires |
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Travis Poole, Esq. β Chair | Legal Profession | 11/30/22 |
Lt. Mark Price | Sworn Officer β Sheriffβs Office | 9/30/24 |
Edward Wurmb, IV | Veterinary Representative | 11/30/22 |
Gary Kauffman | Public At Large | 7/31/23 |
Daniel Mackley | Public At Large | 2/28/22 |
Ashely Schweinhart | Alternate | 6/30/24 |
Vacant | Alternate | |
Chrysta Hays | Secretary | N/A |
Animal Control Authority 2022 Schedule
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Cut-Off Date |
Hearing Date |
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January 6 |
Β January 20 |
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February 3 |
Β February 17 |
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March 3 |
Β March 17 |
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April 7 |
Β April 21 |
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May 5 |
Β May 19 |
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June 2 |
Β June 16 |
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July 7 |
Β July 21 |
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August 4 |
Β August 18 |
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September 1 |
Β September 15 |
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October 6 |
Β October 20 |
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November 3 |
Β November 17 |
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December 1 |
Β December 15 |
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Hearing Location:Β 100 West Washington Street, Room 2000, Second Floor
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Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. β 4:30 p.m.
Permits & Inspections
Washington County Administrative Annex
747 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: 240-313-2460
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 240-313-2461
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. β 4:30 p.m.
Permit Processing Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7:30 a.m. β 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 7:30 am. β 3:00 p.m.
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