§ 42-4 Powers.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 42-4 (2026)

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The Department may:

(1)

administer, oversee, and enforce City business licenses, permits, and practices, including business processes and related licenses created by the subtitles specified in § 42-9 {“Business practices under oversight of the Department – Listing”} of this subtitle;

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(2)

receive complaints and take action to investigate complaints of:

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(i)

businesses operating without a license;

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(ii)

businesses operating with improper licensing;

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(iii)

businesses violating the terms of a business license; and

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(iv)

unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices against consumers under City Code Article 2, Subtitle 4 {“Unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices”};

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(3)

set licensing fees, with the approval of the Board of Estimates;

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(4)

bring enforcement actions against a business for violating City law, including initiating a hearing before the Board of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing;

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(5)

issue summonses and subpoenas during an investigation under this subtitle;

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(6)

issue environmental citations, as described under subtitle 40 of this article;

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(7)

issue civil citations, as described under subtitle 41 of this article;

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(8)

report to any appropriate government agency with jurisdiction any information concerning violation of any consumer protection law; and