# Subtitle 2 – Assaults on Elderly

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

## § 2-1 “Elderly individual” defined.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 2-1 (2026)

“Elderly individual” means any individual who is 65 years or older.

*History: Ord. 93-222*

*History: Ord. 04-672*

## § 2-2 Enhanced penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 2-2 (2026)

When a defendant is found guilty of assault or assault and battery on an elderly individual and the defendant is charged under this section:

(1) the court shall impose a sentence of 12 months imprisonment; and

(2) the court may order restitution for any personal injury or property damage suffered by the elderly individual.

*History: Ord. 93-222*