Subtitle 38 – Minors - Miscellaneous
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, § 38-1 (2026)
§ 38-1 Enticing minor into vehicle.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Prohibited conduct.
Except as otherwise specified in this section, no person may, by any means, solicit, coax, entice, or lure any minor to enter into any vehicle, regardless of whether the person knows the age of the minor.
(b)Exceptions.
This section does not apply to:
(1)
a person who has express or implied permission from the minor’s parent, guardian, or other legal custodian for the activity; or
(2)
a law enforcement officer, medic, firefighter, or other person who undertakes the activity:
(i)
in response to a bona fide emergency situation; or
(ii)
otherwise in the reasonable belief that it was necessary to preserve the health, safety, or welfare of the minor.
(c)Penalties.
Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 12 months or both fine and imprisonment for each offense.
History: Ord. 87-940
History: Ord. 09-143
History: Ord. 22-125
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 38-2 (2026)
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Reserved