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§ 2-5 General powers and duties.

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. 11, § 2-5 (2026)

§ 2-5 General powers and duties.Copy Citation

The Commission is authorized to and shall have the power to:
(1)
formulate and carry out a comprehensive educational and action program designed to eliminate the payment of substandard wages to employees in the City of Baltimore;
(2)
receive, investigate, and take action as herein provided on all complaints of payment of less than the minimum wage required by this Division I;
(3)
conduct such investigations on its own initiative as it deems proper to effectuate the purposes of this Division I;
(4)
monitor and assist in the fulfillment of any agreements negotiated with employers to effect their compliance with this Division I;
(5)
make appropriate findings as a result of any of its investigations; and
(6)
in carrying out its powers and duties, inspect payroll records of any business without prior notice.
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