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§ 5-25 Enforcement by citation.

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, § 5-25 (2026)

§ 5-25 Enforcement by citation.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, this subtitle may be enforced by issuance of an environmental citation as authorized by City Code <cite data-path="1|40">Article 1, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}</cite> or a civil citation under City Code <cite data-path="1|41">Article 1, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}</cite>.
(b)Priority dwelling – Citation.
For priority dwellings, a Department of Housing and Community Development inspector shall issue an environmental citation if a violation of a section of the City’s Property Maintenance Code listed in <cite data-path="1|§40-14|(e)">Article 1, § 40-14(e) {“Provisions and penalties enumerated”}</cite> is identified.
(c)Process not exclusive.
The issuance of an environmental citation to enforce this subtitle does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
(d)Separate Offenses.
Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.
History: Ord. 07-424
History: Ord. 18-130
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