# § 41-1 Definitions.

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

## § 41-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 41-1 (2026)

(a) The following terms have the meanings indicated unless their context clearly indicates otherwise.

(b) “City” means the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, the body corporate as established by <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter">the Baltimore City Charter</cite>.

(c) “Controlled dangerous substance offense” means:

  (1) an offense under <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="27">Article 27, Subtitle “Health — Controlled Dangerous Substances”, of the Maryland Code</cite>; or

  (2) a violation of the law of any other jurisdiction if the prohibited conduct would be a violation of <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="27">Article 27, Subtitle “Health — Controlled Dangerous Substances”, of the Maryland Code</cite> if committed in this State.

(d)

  (1) “License” means a license, permit, certification, registration, or other legal authorization issued to or granted to a person by the licensing authority and required for engaging in a business, employment, or an occupation that may endanger the life, health, or safety of the citizens of Baltimore.

  (2) “License” includes licenses for:

    (i) animated riding devices;

    (ii) child care/day nurseries;

    (iii) demolition;

    (iv) electricians;

    (v) gas fitters;

    (vi) horse drawn vehicles;

    (vii) horse driver;

    (viii) mobile riding units;

    (ix) public swimming pools;

    (x) shooting gallery; and

    (xi) tattooing.

(e) “Licensee”:

  (1) means a person to whom a license has been issued by any municipal agency of the City; and

  (2) includes any agent, officer, or employee of the licensee.

(f) “Licensing authority” means any board, commission, council, or other body of City government authorized by law to issue licenses.

(g)

*History: Ord. 90-613*

*History: Ord. 99-526*

*History: Ord. 22-125*