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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.

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
Travis Poole, Esq. – Chair
Legal Profession
11/30/22
Lt. Mark Price
Sworn Officer – Sheriff’s 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

Cut-Off Date

Hearing Date

January 6

Β January 20

February 3

Β February 17

March 3

Β March 17

April 7

Β April 21

May 5

Β May 19

June 2

Β June 16

July 7

Β July 21

August 4

Β August 18

September 1

Β September 15

October 6

Β October 20

November 3

Β November 17

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. – 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. – 4:30 p.m.

Permit Processing Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 7:30 am. – 3:00 p.m.

TTY users may call any government office through the Maryland Relay Service 1-800-735-2258