§ 25-5 Emergency Scene.
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, § 25-5 (2026)
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(a)Definitions.
(1)In general.
In this subsection, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2)Authorized person.
(i)In general.
“Authorized person” means a person who is given permission to be present within the boundaries of an emergency scene by the Chief.
(ii)Inclusions.
“Authorized person” may include:
(A)
personnel from the Baltimore City Fire Department;
(B)
personnel from the Baltimore Police Department;
(C)
a victim of the fire;
(D)
a family member of a victim of the fire;
(E)
a community- or volunteer-based nonprofit organization that supports and assists victims and survivors of disasters;
(F)
personnel from the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development; or
(G)
an official, as defined in <cite data-path="8|§2-21">City Code, Article 8, § 2-21</cite>, with identification issued by the City.
(3)Chief.
“Chief” means the Chief of the Baltimore City Fire Department or the Chief’s designee.
(4)Department.
“Department” means the Baltimore City Fire Department.
(5)Emergency scene.
“Emergency scene” means the immediate area necessary for the Department to investigate an emergency.
(b)Prohibited conduct.
(1)In general.
A person may not loiter within the boundaries of an emergency scene.
(2)Exception.
An authorized person, as defined under subsection (a)(2) of this section, may be present within the boundaries of an emergency scene.
(c)Scope.
No person may be charged with a violation of this section unless and until the arresting officer has first warned the person of the violation and the person has failed or refused to stop the violation.
(d)Penalties.
Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or both fine and imprisonment.
(e)Each violation a separate offense.
Each violation of the provisions of this section is a separate offense.
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