Subtitle 51 – Park Rules
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, § 51-1 (2026)
§ 51-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Park rule.
“Park rule” means any rule or regulation adopted by the Director of Recreation and Parks under the authority of <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="VII|§67|(f)">Article VII, § 67(f) of the City Charter</cite> and subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>.
History: Ord. 03-572
History: Text Conformed 02/21/21
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 51-2 (2026)
§ 51-2 Compliance with rules required.LinkCopy Citation
No person may violate a park rule.
History: Ord. 03-572
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 51-3 (2026)
§ 51-3 Enforcement by citation.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, a park rule may be enforced by issuance of:
(1)
an environmental citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”};
(2)
a civil citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}; or
(3)
a prepayable criminal citation under City Code <cite data-path="|19">Article 19</cite>, Subtitle 71 {“Special Enforcement Officers”}.
(b)Methods not exclusive.
The issuance of a citation to enforce a park rule does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
History: Ord. 03-572
History: Ord. 03-595
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 51-4 (2026)
§ 51-4 Penalties.LinkCopy Citation
Any person who violates any provision of a park rule is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 for each offense.
History: Ord. 03-572