# § 1-11 Qualifications.

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

## § 1-11 Qualifications.

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 1-11 (2026)

(a) An adult-entertainment business license may not be issued to any person to own or operate an adult-entertainment business unless the applicant:

  (1) based on the considerations specified in subsection (b) of this section, is of good moral character;

  (2) is at least 18 years of age; and

  (3) within the preceding 3 years, has not been convicted of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere in any jurisdiction to a felony involving:

    (i) moral turpitude;

    (ii) controlled dangerous substances;

    (iii) prostitution;

    (iv) obscenity; or

    (v) any other crime that is sexual in nature.

(b) In determining moral character, the Board must consider:

  (1) all criminal convictions of the applicant; and

  (2) the business history of the applicant.

*History: Ord. 93-258*

*History: Ord. 94-443*

*History: Ord. 99-417*