Subtitle 41 – Civil Citations

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

“Civil citation” means a prepayable civil citation issued under this subtitle for violation of any offense listed in <cite data-path="|1|§41-14">§ 41-14 of this subtitle</cite>.

“Enforcement officer” means:

An enforcement officer may issue a civil citation to any adult who the officer, on observation, report, or investigation, believes is committing or has committed an offense listed in <cite data-path="|1|§41-14">§ 41-14 of this subtitle</cite>.

Notwithstanding any other provision of the City Code to the contrary, notice need not be given before issuance and enforcement of a civil citation under this subtitle.

The civil citation shall be in the form specified by the Chief Judge of the District Court.

The citation shall contain:

The citation also shall contain a certification, signed by the issuing enforcement officer under penalties of perjury, that the facts contained in it are true to the best of the officer’s information, knowledge, and belief.

The citation may be served on the person charged by 1 of the following methods:

The enforcement officer shall retain a copy of the citation and file it with the Department of Finance.

On certification, issuance, and service, the citation:

The issuance of the civil citation is not appealable to any City board or agency.

The fine shall be paid to the Director of Finance.

The person charged under a civil citation may elect to stand trial for the alleged violation by filing with the Director of Finance, at least 5 days before the due date of the fine, a notice of intent to stand trial.

On timely receipt of a notice of intent to stand trial, the Director of Finance shall send a copy of the notice and of the citation to the District Court.

On receipt of the notice and citation, the District Court shall:

A person charged under a civil citation is in default and is conclusively considered to have admitted liability for the violation charged if the person neither:

On a default, the Director of Finance shall send a default notice to the person charged, at that person’s last-known address.

If the fine specified in the citation is not paid within 15 days of the date of the default notice, the person is liable to the City for both:

Except in the case of a default under <cite data-path="|1|§41-10">§ 41-10 of this subtitle</cite>, the City has the burden to prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant has committed the offense charged.

The defendant may be represented by counsel of her or his own choice, at her or his own expense.

The defendant shall enter a plea of “guilty” or “not guilty”.

The defendant may:

Any fine or penalty imposed by the District Court under this subtitle is a judgment in favor of the City.

If a defendant willfully fails to pay any fine, penalty, or costs imposed by the court, the court may punish that failure as a contempt of court.

A civil citation may be issued under this subtitle only for violation of a provision of the Baltimore City Code listed in <cite data-path="|1|§41-14">§ 41-14 of this subtitle</cite>.

The prepayable civil fine for the violation of a provision is as specified next to the listing of that provision in <cite data-path="|1|§41-14">§ 41-14 of this subtitle</cite>.

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>§ 38-13. Counterfeit and fraudulent Baltimore City ID Cards</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">§ 42-30. Licensing violations - Penalties</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Operating without a valid business license</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Operating with improper business licensure</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Operating in violation of the terms of a business license</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Subtitle 4. Unfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Subtitle 10. Motor Fuel Sales</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">§ 10-4(c). Failure to display highest credit price for motor fuel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1^st offense</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2^nd offense</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3^rd offense</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4^th or subsequent offense</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 16. Ticket Sales – Charges by Operators and Agents</td> <td>$750</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 17. Ticket Sales – Ticket Purchasing Software</td> <td>$750</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Subtitle 11. Fair Election Fund</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Division I. Floodplain Management</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>§ 5-4. License Required</td> <td>$1000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Subtitle 17. Street Vendors</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 18. Itinerant Wholesale Produce Dealers</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 42. Human Trafficking Notice Requirements</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1st offense</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subsequent offense</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 43. Public Restrooms</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2">§ 1-2. Placement {of advertising circulars} without permission</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1st offense</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2nd offense</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3rd or subsequent offense</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 7-2. Vehicle alarms: Prohibited devices</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 8. Burglar Alarms - Registration and Regulation</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 8-8. False alarm fees.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Failure to pay -</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Residential users</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Non-residential users</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>All other provisions</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Users</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Contractors, Monitors, Others</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 13-1. Disorderly drinking – In general</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 13-2. Disorderly drinking – Parents or guardians of minors</td> <td>$150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 14-2. Drinking or possessing open containers in public places – In general</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 14-3. Drinking or possessing open containers in public places – Parents or guardians of minors</td> <td>$150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 25. Loitering – General</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 26-6. Loitering – Drug-Free Zone</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 27-3. Loitering – For assignation, etc.</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 27-15. Loitering – Prostitution-Free Zone</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 32-3. Sales to minors [in proximity to liquor stores]</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 32-4. Inducing minor to purchase</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 32-5. False representation by minor</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1st offense</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2nd or subsequent offense</td> <td>$150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 34-5. Curfews: Prohibited conduct of parents, guardians, etc.</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 34-6. Curfews: Prohibited conduct of establishments</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 39-2. Replica gun possession prohibited.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1st offense</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2nd or subsequent offense</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 40-9. Dirt Bikes, etc. – Motor fuel sales</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 41-2. Outdoor telephones: Prohibited placement</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Subtitle 43B. Neighborhood Nuisances and Unruly Social Events</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1st offense</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2nd or subsequent offense within 12 months of previous offense</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 45-2. Signs on or affecting public property: Posting prohibited</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 47-5. Nighttime soliciting</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 50-1. Obstructing street: racing or stunt driving</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 50-2. Obstructing street, etc., or gutter</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 50-3. Merchandise projecting from building</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 50-56. Soliciting customers.</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 51-2. Compliance with park rules</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1st offense</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2nd offense</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3rd or subsequent offense</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 59-18. Reporting {theft or loss of firearm} required</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1st offense</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subsequent offense</td> <td>$750</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2">§ 21-1. Rules and regulations {to protect water supply and facilities}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Watershed Regulations</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Polluting or depositing trash, etc., in reservoir waters or tributaries</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Trespassing or otherwise entering or traversing property in violation of rule or regulation</td> <td>$150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Boating without a required permit or otherwise in violation of rule or regulation</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hunting without a required permit or otherwise in violation of rule or regulation</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fishing without a required permit or otherwise in violation of rule or regulation</td> <td>$60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Other recreational activity (horseback riding, bicycling, picnicking, etc.) in violation of rule or regulation</td> <td>$60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Smoking except where expressly allowed</td> <td>$75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>All other violations</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>All other rules and regulations of Department to protect water supply and facilities</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 21-2. Suspension, etc., of certain uses</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 21-3. Injuring fire hydrants</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 21-4. Wrongful use after cut-off</td> <td>$150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 21-5. Refusal of entry</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 21-6. Interference with equipment; illegal use of water</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Subtitle 23. Underground Conduit System</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Subtitle 10. Residential Permit Parking Program</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-40. Falsifying or concealing information</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-41. Fraudulent obtaining, etc., permit</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-42. Counterfeiting or altering permits</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-43. Using invalid permits</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-44. Misusing visitor’s permit</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-45. Landlord abuse</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-46. Aiding another in violation</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 16. Use-of-the-Road Regulations</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 16-5. Repairing vehicles on streets</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>As a motor vehicle repair service on a public street or footway</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1^st offense</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subsequent offense</td> <td>$350</td> </tr> <tr> <td>All other violations</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1^st offense</td> <td>$25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subsequent offense</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 16-12. Vehicles on sidewalks</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 18. Bicycles</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 18-8. Riding {bicycles} on sidewalk</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 22. Towing Services – Accident Towing</td> <td>$750</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 38. Dockless Vehicles</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 38-7(b)(2). Exceeding the maximum number or type of dockless vehicles permitted to operate</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 38-8(a). Operating a dockless-vehicle-for-hire business without a permit</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 38-12. Failure of provider to provide required data or reports</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 38-15. Failure of provider to notify of data breach</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 38-18. Unlawful operation of e-bike or e-scooter</td> <td>$20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 38-19. Unlawful parking of dockless vehicle</td> <td>$20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 38-21. Display of advertisements on dockless vehicles</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 38-22. Provider operational responsibilities:</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Item (1). Failure to maintain 24-hour customer service phone support</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Item (2). Failure to remove dockless vehicles from public rights-of-way between dusk and dawn, as determined in rules and regulations</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Item (3). Failure to ensure that dockless vehicles are parked as required by law, rule, or regulation</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Item (4). Failure to remove or reposition illegally parked dockless vehicles within required time</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Item (5). Failure to ensure that dockless vehicles adhere to national safety standards</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Item (6). Failure to ensure that provider operations adhere to equitable access requirements</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Item (7). Failure to comply with any other requirement established by the Director</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>§ 19-101. Prohibited conduct</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>§ 108.6. Maintenance: Overcrowding</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1-99 persons over capacity</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>100-199 persons over capacity</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>200 or more persons over capacity</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 405.2. Emergency Evacuation Drills: Frequency</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>405.2.3. Buildings housing seniors and individuals requiring mobility devices</td> <td>$1000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 1001.2. Means of Egress: Minimum requirements</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>§ 305.9. Snow and ice on sidewalks</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Residential properties</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Commercial properties</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Title 3: Health Facilities</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 5: Limited-Service Pregnancy Centers</td> <td>$150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Title 5: Nuisance Control</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 5: Bodily Wastes</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 5-501. Spitting</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 5-503. Urinating, etc. - In general</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 5-504. Urinating, etc. - Parents</td> <td>$150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Title 7: Waste Control</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 2: Solid Waste Collection</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 4: Landfills</td> <td>$200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 6: Prohibited Disposal</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 7: Littering</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Title 8: Air Pollution</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 3: Gas-Powered Debris Removal Equipment</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 8-302. Prohibition of gas-powered debris removal equipment</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subsequent offense</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Title 9: Noise Regulation</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 2: Basic Sound Level Standards</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 3: Entertainment and Commercial Noise</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 4: Amplified Sounds in Market Center</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Title 10: Animal Control and Protection</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 1: General Provisions</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 1-112. Obstructing, etc., officer; False statements</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 2: Licensing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Part I. Dog and Cat Licenses</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Part II. Facility Licenses</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Animal fanciers</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>All other facilities</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 3: General Care and Control</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-301. Rabies – Vaccinations</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-302. Rabies – Possible exposure</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-303. Humane care required</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-307. Restraints required</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1st offense</td> <td>$200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2nd offense within 12 months of 1st</td> <td>$400</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3rd offense within 12 months of 1st</td> <td>$600</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-313. Animal waste</td> <td>$200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>All other provisions</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 4: Animal Protection</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 5: Public Nuisance Animals</td> <td>$200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 6: Wild Animals, etc.; Prohibited Animals</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 7: Attack Dogs; Dangerous and Vicious Animals</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-701. Attack dogs</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-702. Dangerous animals</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-706. Vicious animals – Keeping prohibited</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 9: Horse Riding and Driving</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>§ 10-918. Sick or injured horses</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>All other provisions</td> <td>$200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Title 12: Tobacco Products and Smoking Devices</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 1: Indoor Smoking</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Person smoking</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Employer, other person in charge</td> <td>$750</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 2: Sale of Unpackaged Cigarettes</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 4: Placement of Tobacco Products and</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Smoking Devices</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 5: Unlawful Distribution</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 6: Flavored Tobacco Wrappings</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 7: Mobile Vendors</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 8: Smoking Near Playgrounds</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 9: Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products</td> <td>$100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 10: Tobacco Product Use in Stadiums</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Non-professional sporting event</td> <td>$50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Professional sporting event</td> <td>$500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Title 16: Psychoactive Substances</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subtitle 2. Prohibited Conduct</td> <td>$1,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Title 19: Pesticides</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>