# § 42-26 Commencement of action.

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

## § 42-26 Commencement of action.

Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 42-26 (2026)

(a)

  (1) Any person may file a written complaint with the Department alleging that a business is:

    (i) operating without a license;

    (ii) operating with improper licensure;

    (iii) violating the terms of a business license; or

    (iv) engaging in unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices against consumers.

  (2) A complaint filed under this subsection must be in the form required by the Director.

(b) The Director may issue a written complaint alleging that a business is  committing or has committed 1 or more of the acts described under § 42-28(a) {“Investigation procedures: Initiation of investigation”}.

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