# Subtitle 8 – Garage and Lawn Sales

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

## § 8-1 Scope of subtitle.

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 8-1 (2026)

This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) judicial sales;

(2) sales made by a licensed auctioneer; or

(3) sales made by a duly licensed business, such as a grocery store.

*History: Ord. 77-522*

## § 8-2 Limit on frequency and duration of sales.

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 8-2 (2026)

(a) It is unlawful to conduct more than 1 public sale of tangible personal property commonly known as garage sales or lawn sales on residential property within any 6-month period.

(b) Any 1 sale shall not be conducted for more than 3 consecutive days.

*History: Ord. 77-252A*

*History: Ord. 77-522*

## § 8-3 Penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 8-3 (2026)

Any person violating any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for each and every violation.

*History: Ord. 77-252A*

*History: Ord. 77-522*