# Part 2 – Prohibited Conduct

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 15-6 Preliminary inquiries into criminal record.

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 15-6 (2026)

(a) In this section, “conditional offer” means an offer that is conditioned solely on:

  (1) the results of the employer’s subsequent inquiring into or gathering information about the applicant’s criminal record; or

  (2) some other contingency expressly communicated to the applicant at the time of the offer.

(b) In connection with the proposed employment of any applicant, a covered employer may not, at any time before a conditional offer of employment has been extended:

  (1) require the applicant to disclose or reveal whether he or she has a criminal record or otherwise has had criminal accusations brought against her or him;

  (2) conduct a criminal-record check on the applicant; or

  (3) otherwise make any inquiry of the applicant or others about whether the applicant has a criminal record or otherwise has had criminal accusations brought against her or him.

*History: Ord. 14-221*

## § 15-7 Exceptions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 15-7 (2026)

(a) This Part 2 does not apply to any inquiry or other action that is required or expressly authorized by an applicable Federal, State, or City law or regulation.

(b)

  (1) In this subsection, “vulnerable adult” means an adult who lacks the physical or mental capacity to provide for his or her own daily needs.

  (2) This Part 2 does not apply to any facility or employer that provides programs, services, or direct care to minors or to vulnerable adults.

*History: Ord. 14-221*

## §§ 15-8 to 15-10

Balt., Md., Code art. 11, § 15-8 to 15-10 (2026)

Reserved