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§ 19-1 Prohibited conduct; 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. 19, § 19-1 (2026)

§ 19-1 Prohibited conduct; penalties.Copy Citation

Any person who:
(1)
obtains any food or other service at any restaurant without paying therefor, except when credit shall have been given by express agreement;
(2)
obtains credit at any restaurant by any false or fraudulent means or representations;
(3)
after obtaining food or other service at any restaurant, absconds without paying for such food or other service; or
(4)
in any other manner defrauds any such restaurant, the proprietor, manager, clerk, cashier, or other person in charge thereof; shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $100.
History: Ord. 52-218