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Nuisance Animal Trapping Procedures
The City of Greenbelt has a Nuisance Wildlife Cooperator License with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and has a responsibility to ensure all traps are used in accordance with the law. The following procedures, rules and regulations will be observed by the Animal Control Division when issuing a trap to the public:
- The Animal Control Officer will evaluate the situation to determine if it is necessary or appropriate to attempt to trap an animal, or if it is a situation which may be otherwise handled by the City.
- Traps will only be utilized as a last resort after all other means of re-locating the animal have been exhausted. This only applies to wildlife.
- Traps will be loaned out on a first come, first serve basis. Trapping of domestic animals will receive the highest priority.
- Traps will only be given out for wildlife that is in a home or is creating a nuisance under or in a structure. The decision regarding the need to trap an animal will be solely that of the Animal Control Division.
- In the event there are no traps available through the City, you may contact Prince George’s County Animal Management Division to borrow one of their traps. (301-499-8300)
- All citizens that borrow a trap must fill out the Humane Animal Trap Contract and leave a deposit before obtaining the trap. The Contract describes all requirements for using the trap.
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