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§ 13-1 Definitions.

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, § 13-1 (2026)

§ 13-1 Definitions.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Director.
“Director” means the Director of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing or the Director’s designee.
(c)Peep show establishment.
(1)In general.
“Peep show establishment” means a building or any part of a building that contains 1 or more peep show devices.
(2)Exclusions.
“Peep show establishment” does not include a theater for the production and viewing of the performing arts or motion pictures, as described in§ 303.1 (Assembly Group A-1) of the Baltimore City <cite data-path="|building-codes|II">Building Code</cite>.
(d)Peep show device.
(1)In general.
“Peep show device” means any device operated for commercial purposes in which:
(i)
motion picture or slide films are projected or viewed on a screen or through a viewer; or
(ii)
viewed images are exhibited by means of the projection of internal electronic reflection of motion-picture or slide films.
(2)Exclusions.
“Peep show device” does not include television that reflects externally transmitted images.
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