“The Star-Spangled Banner” shall not be played, sung or rendered in the City of Baltimore in any public place, or at any public entertainment, or in any theatre or moving picture hall, restaurant, or cafe, except as an entire and separate composition or number, without embellishments of national or other melodies. Nor shall “The Star-Spangled Banner” or any part thereof or selection from the same be played as a part or selection of a medley of any kind. City Code, 1927, art. 32, §118(1st sen.)(1st, 2nd cls.)) 1950, art. 24, §84(1st sen.)(1st, 2nd cls.)) 1966, art. 19, §127(1st sen.)(1st, 2nd cls.)) 1976/83, art. 19, §152(1st sen.)(1st, 2nd cls.)) Ord. 16-167

Nor shall “The Star-Spangled Banner” be played at or in any of the places mentioned for dancing or as an exit march. City Code, 1927, art. 32, §118(1st sen.)(3rd cl.)) 1950, art. 24, §84(1st sen.)(3rd cl.)) 1966, art. 19, §127(1st sen.)(3rd cl.)) 1976/83, art. 19, §152(1st sen.)(3rd cl.)) Ord. 16-167

And whenever and wherever practicable, the musicians, performers, or other persons shall stand while playing, singing, or rendering “The Star-Spangled Banner”. City Code, 1927, art. 32, §118(1st sen.)(4th cl.)) 1950, art. 24, §84(1st sen.)(4th cl.)) 1966, art. 19, §127(1st sen.)(4th cl.)) 1976/83, art. 19, §152(1st sen.)(4th cl.)) Ord. 16-167

No owner, proprietor, or manager of any theatre, moving picture hall, or restaurant, cafe or other place in the City of Baltimore where the public gathers shall permit or allow anyone playing, singing, or performing therein to play, sing, or render “The Star-Spangled Banner” in violation of the provisions of this subtitle, and in the event of any such permission or allowance, such owner, proprietor, or manager, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to the penalties imposed by <cite data-path="|19|§49-6">§ 49-6 of this subtitle</cite>. City Code, 1927, art. 32, §119 1950, art. 24, §85 1966, art. 19, §128 1976/83, art. 19, §153 Ord. 16-167

Any person violating the provisions of this subtitle shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof before a Court of competent jurisdiction of this State, shall be fined not more than $100. City Code, 1927, art. 32, §118(2nd sen.)) 1950, art. 24, §84(2nd sen.)) 1966, art. 19, §127(2nd sen.)) 1976/83, art. 19, §152(2nd sen.)) Ord. 16-167