# § 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.

## § 17-16 Classes and scope of licenses.

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 17-16 (2026)

(a) 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) 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.

*History: Ord. 74-590*

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