# § 43-4 Notice and opportunity for hearing.

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

## § 43-4 Notice and opportunity for hearing.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 43-4 (2026)

(a) Before issuing an order under this subtitle, the Commissioner shall give notice and an opportunity for a hearing to the owner and any operator of the premises and to any commercial tenant of the premises.

(b) The notice shall state:

  (1) the date, place, and time of the hearing;

  (2) the right of the persons receiving the notice to be heard and to be represented at the hearing; and

  (3) the possible consequences of failure to appear, including the possible issuance of a default order directing the premises to be closed.

(c)

  (1) The notice shall be given by personal service or by certified or registered mail to the owner,  operator, and commercial tenant, as their names and addresses:

    (i) are recorded in the Land Records of Baltimore City;

    (ii) appear in the registration statement filed  under City Code <cite data-path="|13">Article 13</cite>, Subtitle 4 {“Registration of Non-Owner-Occupied Dwellings, etc.”}; or

    (iii) are otherwise known or readily ascertainable.

  (2) In addition, the notice shall be posted on the premises.

*History: Ord. 86-642*

*History: Ord. 02-475*

*History: Ord. 07-619*

*History: Ord. 18-130*