§ 42-37 Board disposition and remedies.
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, § 42-37 (2026)
§ 42-37 Board disposition and remedies.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
If, upon consideration of the entire record produced at the hearing, the Board finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the respondent has violated the City Code, the Board may, as appropriate for the nature of the offense and subject to other applicable law, take 1 or more of the following actions:
(1)
issue an order directing the respondent to cease and desist from the violation;
(2)
issue a reprimand;
(3)
revoke or suspend the respondent’s license;
(4)
report to any appropriate government agency with jurisdiction any information concerning a violation of any law;
(5)
order the respondent to restore money or property to the person who made the complaint;
(6)
order the respondent to pay any costs of investigation or related activities of the Department;
(7)
impose and order the respondent to pay any relevant civil penalty authorized by law; and
(8)
take any other action that would:
(i)
assist the person who made the complaint in obtaining relief; or
(ii)
prevent future violations of law.
(b)Considerations.
In ordering any remedy, the Board shall consider:
(1)
the severity of the violation;
(2)
the severity of any harm to consumers;
(3)
the motives of the respondent;
(4)
any previous violations by the same business or business owner;
(5)
whether the remedy will deter future misconduct; and
(6)
whether a stop order or restitution would sufficiently protect consumers or the person who made the complaint.
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