Plain Text Law

Subtitle 8 – Penalties

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. 16, § 8-1 (2026)

§ 8-1 Revocation of license.Copy Citation

If any occupant, tenant, or agent of such occupant or tenant, shall violate any directive, order, or ordinance of the municipal government, or violate any municipal, state, or federal law, regulation, or order, providing such violation shall occur in the market areas, or in any way in connection with the operation of said stall <em>{sic}</em>, the Mayor or his authorized agent, with the approval of the Board of Estimates, may revoke the license of said owner or occupant.
History: Ord. 56-421
History: Ord. 75-783
History: Ord. 83-1074
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 8-2 (2026)

§ 8-2Copy Citation

Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 8-3 (2026)

§ 8-3 Basic penalty: $50.Copy Citation

(a)Violations a misdemeanor.
Any person who shall violate any provision of <cite data-path="|16">this article</cite> shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b)Basic penalty: $50.
Upon conviction thereof, if no other penalty is prescribed in <cite data-path="|16">this article</cite>, he shall be subject to a fine of not exceeding $50 for each such offense.
History: Ord. 75-783
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 8-4 (2026)

§ 8-4 Defacing, etc.: $25.Copy Citation

Violation of the provisions of <cite data-path="|16|§5-3|(b)">§ 5-3(b) of this article</cite> shall be subject to a penalty of not exceeding $25 for each such violation.
History: Ord. 75-783
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 8-5 (2026)

§ 8-5 Blocking aisles: $25.Copy Citation

Violating <cite data-path="|16|§4-5">§ 4-5 of this article</cite> is subject to a penalty not exceeding $25 for each such offense.
History: Ord. 75-783
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 8-6 (2026)

§ 8-6 Absence of platform or base: $50 per week.Copy Citation

Failure to comply with <cite data-path="|16|§4-4">§ 4-4 of this article</cite> shall be deemed a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a penalty of $50 for each and every week or portion thereof that the provisions of that section are not complied with.
History: Ord. 75-783
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 8-7 (2026)

§ 8-7 Resisting or obstructing enforcement: $100.Copy Citation

If any person shall resist or obstruct the Mayor or his authorized agent or any market employee in the execution of his duty, the fine upon conviction shall be a sum not exceeding $100.
History: Ord. 75-783
History: Ord. 83-1074
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 8-8 (2026)

§ 8-8 Sale of seafood outside designated section: $25 - $100.Copy Citation

Any person, firm, or corporation refusing or failing to comply with the requirements of <cite data-path="|16|§4-3">§ 4-3 of this article</cite> shall be subject to a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100 for each offense.
History: Ord. 75-783
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 8-9 (2026)

§ 8-9 Prohibited signs: $25 per day.Copy Citation

Violation of the provisions of <cite data-path="|16|§3-5">§ 3-5 of this article</cite> shall be subject to a fine of $25 for each day the violation continues.
History: Ord. 75-783
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 8-10 (2026)

§ 8-10 Occupying stall without lease: $25 - $100 per day.Copy Citation

Any person or persons occupying a stall space on any day for which a lease has not been obtained under the provisions of <cite data-path="|16">this article</cite> shall be subject to a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100 for each such offense.
History: Ord. 75-783