Part I – Definitions; General Provisions
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. 15, § 1-1 (2026)
§ 1-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Adult entertainment.
(1)Supplemental terms defined.
(i)In general.
In this subsection, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(ii)Nudity.
“Nudity” means:
(A)
the showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area, or buttocks with less than a fully opaque covering;
(B)
the showing of the female breast with less than a fully opaque covering over any part below the top of the nipple; or
(C)
the depiction of covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state.
(iii)Partial nudity.
“Partial nudity” means a state of dress in which opaque clothing covers no more than:
(A)
the human male or female genitals, pubic area, or buttocks;
(B)
the female breasts below the top of the nipples; and
(C)
portions of the body covered by supporting straps or devices.
(2)“Adult entertainment” defined.
“Adult entertainment” means live entertainment:
(i)
in which individuals appear for public view in a state of nudity or partial nudity;
(ii)
that is intended to provide sexual stimulation or sexual gratification;
(iii)
that is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on material that depicts, describes, or relates to:
(A)
human genitals in a discernible state of sexual stimulation or arousal; or
(B)
acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, sodomy, or physical contact with an individual’s clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or, if the individual is female, breast; or
(iv)
that, applying contemporary standards, the average individual would find, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest.
(c)Adult-entertainment business.
“Adult-entertainment business” means any cabaret, lounge, night club, modeling studio, or other establishment that offers its customers adult entertainment.
(d)Board.
“Board” means the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City.
History: Ord. 93-258
History: Ord. 94-443
History: Ord. 99-417
History: Ord. 22-125
Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 1-2 (2026)
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Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 1-3 (2026)
§ 1-3 Rules and regulations.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Board may adopt.
Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, the Board may adopt rules, regulations, and forms to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
(b)Public hearing and comment.
In accordance with <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite> <cite data-path="|general|4|3|4-301">§ 4-301</cite>:
(1)
the Board must publish, for public hearing and comment, notice of all rules, regulations, and forms proposed for adoption under this subtitle; and
(2)
notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing must be published at least 15 days before the hearing.
(c)Effective date.
After the public hearing and comment period, the Board may adopt the final rules, regulations, and forms with an effective date of at least 15 days after the date of their adoption.
History: Ord. 93-258
History: Ord. 94-443
History: Ord. 99-417
History: Text Conformed 03/01/21
Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 1-4 (2026)
§ 1-4 Scope.LinkCopy Citation
Nothing in this subtitle is intended to permit any activity that is otherwise prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
History: Ord. 99-417
Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 1-5 to 1-6 (2026)
§§ 1-5 to 1-6LinkCopy Citation
Reserved