Plain Text Law

Subtitle 30 – Merchandise Carts

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, § 30-1 (2026)

§ 30-1 Scope of subtitle.Copy Citation

The provisions of this subtitle apply only to wheeled carts and other similar devices which have the name and address of the owners thereof clearly marked thereon.
History: Ord. 61-936
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 30-2 (2026)

§ 30-2 Prohibited conduct.Copy Citation

Any person who:
(1)
removes from the premises of any grocery store, store, or market any wheeled cart or other similar device belonging to the owner of such grocery store, store, or market and used for the purpose of assembling or carrying materials there purchased;
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(2)
destroys, mutilates, or damages any such wheeled cart or other device;
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(3)
abandons any such wheeled cart or device upon the streets, highways, or alleys of the City of Baltimore; or
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(4)
has in his possession any such wheeled cart or other device away from the premises of the owner of such wheeled cart or device, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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History: Ord. 59-1977
History: Ord. 61-936
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 30-3 (2026)

§ 30-3 Penalties.Copy Citation

Upon conviction thereof, he is subject to a fine of not more than $100 for each such offense.
History: Ord. 59-1977
History: Ord. 61-936