# 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.

## § 11-1 “Employer” defined.

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 11-1 (2026)

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*

## § 11-2 Prohibited conduct.

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 11-2 (2026)

(a) 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) 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*

## § 11-3 Penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 11-3 (2026)

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*