260 THE MILK SITUATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 



[Ord. 56, May 13, 1902, sec. 2.] 



34. It shall be unlawful for any person, persons, or corporation to keep more 

 than eight cows on each such area of one-quarter acre of ground; any person, 

 persons, or corporation violating this section shall be subject to a penalty of 

 not more than $20 nor less than $5, and $1 per day additional for each day that 

 the offense is continued after notice is given to discontinue said violation, and 

 such permits to be revocable by the commissioner of health whenever said cow 

 stables are not kept in good hygienic and sanitary condition. 



[Ord. 56, May 13, 1902, sec. 3.] 



35. Whenever under the two next preceding sections of this article cows may 

 be kept, pasturage must be provided for them. Any person, persons, or corpo- 

 ration violating this section shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $20 

 nor less than $5, and $1 per day additional for each day that the offense is con- 

 tinued after notice is given to discontinue said violation. 



[Ord. 56, May 13, 1902, sec. 4.] 



36. The owners of cows that may be kept within the city limits under the pro- 

 visions of the three next preceding sections of this article shall register with the 

 commissioner of health the place where said cows are kept, and the commis- 

 sioner of health shall keep a complete register thereof. Failure on the part of 

 the owners or possessors to register the place of their keeping shall subject 

 such persons to a penalty of not more than $20 nor less than $5. 



[Ord. 56, May 13, 1902, sec. 6.] 



37. The commissioner of health shall, however, issue annual permits to per- 

 sons desiring to keep not more than four cows on unimproved lots of less 

 than one-fourth acre, but not less than one-eighth acre in area, providing said 

 stable or stables have floors of cement or other nonabsorbent material, and 

 have windows on at least two sides, giving 3 square feet of window space for 

 each animal, and stables to have air space in that part occupied by the animals 

 of 1 cubic feet for every pound, live weight, of the animals kept therein ; and 

 provided further, that said stables have all other necessary equipments and 

 appliances for securing absolutely perfect sanitary and hygienic condition. 



[Ord. 56, May 13, 1902, sec. 7.] 



38. That part of section 33 of this article regulating the size of the lot on 

 which cows may be kept within the corporate limits of the city of Baltimore 

 shall not apply to stables in which cows are temporarily kept for sale or 

 exchange only; provided said stables have floors of cement or other nonab- 

 sorbent material, and have windows on at least two sides, giving 3 square feet 

 of window space for each animal, and stables to haye air space in that part 

 occupied by the animals of 1 cubic feet for every pound, live weight, of the 

 animals kept therein; and provided further, that said stables have all other 

 necessary equipment and appliances for securing absolutely perfect sanitary 

 and hygienic conditions. 



[Ord. 56, May 13, 1902, sec. 8.] 



39. Nothing in sections 33 and 38, inclusive, of this article shall be construed 

 as repealing any ordinances or provisions of any section of this article or regu- 

 lations of the commissioner of health now existing for compelling perfect 

 hygienic and sanitary conditions of all cow stables within the corporate limits 



of the city of Baltimore. 



[Ord. 65, Apr. 21, 1896, sec. 1.] 



40. Cow stables and dairies Sanitary regulations. No building shall be used 

 for stabling cows for dairy purposes which is not lighted, ventilated, drained, 

 and constructed according to the provisions of section 37 of this article. 



[Ord. 65, Apr. 21, 1896, sec. 2.] 



41. No building shall be used for stabling cows for dairy purposes which is 

 not provided with a suitable floor of cement or other nonabsorbent materials, 

 laid with grades and channels to carry off all drainage; if a public sewer abuts 

 the premises upon which such building is situated they shall be connected there- 

 with. 



