# § 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.

## § 42-37 Board disposition and remedies.

Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 42-37 (2026)

(a) 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) 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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