Subtitle 11 – Lie Detector Tests
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, § 11-1 (2026)
§ 11-1 “Employer” defined.LinkCopy Citation
The term “employer” as used in this subtitle means every employer engaged in any business or enterprise in this City, other than the government of the State of Maryland, or of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore.
History: Ord. 65-555
Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 11-2 (2026)
§ 11-2 Prohibited conduct.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
No employer shall demand or require any applicant for employment or prospective employment or any employee to submit to take a polygraph, lie detector, or similar test or examination as a condition of employment or continued employment.
(b)Exception for governmental entities.
The prohibition of this section does not apply to the federal government or local subdivision thereof, including the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore.
History: Ord. 65-555
Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 11-3 (2026)
§ 11-3 Penalties.LinkCopy Citation
Any employer who violates the provisions of this subtitle shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not to exceed $500.
History: Ord. 65-555