§ 17-16 Classes and scope of licenses.
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, § 17-16 (2026)
§ 17-16 Classes and scope of licenses.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In its rules and regulations, the Department may:
(1)
designate various classes of licenses to be issued; and
(2)
for each class of license, specify:
(i)
the types of merchandise that may be sold under the license;
(ii)
the locations or areas for which the license is effective;
(iii)
the days and times for which the license is effective;
(iv)
the maximum number of licenses to be issued for a particular location or area or for a particular day or time of day;
(v)
the maximum number of licenses of each class that may be issued in total; and
(vi)
the maximum number of licenses that may be issued to a single person.
(b)Required considerations.
In designating classes and specifying limitations, the Department, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, must consider:
(1)
the volume and types of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in a proposed vending location or area;
(2)
the proximity to a proposed vending location or area of schools, religious institutions, parks, and residences;
(3)
the number of licenses issued to the same person;
(4)
the impact of street vending activities on the health, safety, and general welfare of the public; and
(5)
comments from area schools, businesses, institutions, and residents.
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