§ 5-19 Impairing constitutional rights.
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. 13, § 5-19 (2026)
§ 5-19 Impairing constitutional rights.LinkCopy Citation
(a)“Reasonable accommodation” defined.
In this section, “reasonable accommodation” means affirmative steps that do not impose an undue financial hardship or a substantial burden.
(b)Prohibited conduct.
No bylaw, rule, or regulation governing a rental dwelling, nor any action or inaction of the governing body or management of a rental dwelling, may:
(1)
unreasonably impair any rights guaranteed by the Free-Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or by <cite data-path="|36">Article 36</cite> of the Maryland Declaration of Rights; or
(2)
prohibit or deny any reasonable accommodation for religious practices.
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