Subtitle 53 – Telephone Harassment
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, § 53-1 (2026)
§ 53-1 Prohibited conduct.LinkCopy Citation
It is unlawful for any person to make use of telephone facilities or equipment:
(1)
for an anonymous call, if in a manner which may annoy, abuse, torment, harass, or embarrass one or more persons; or
(2)
for any request, suggestion, or proposal which, to the person receiving the call, is objectionably profane, obscene, vulgar, lewd, lascivious, or indecent.
History: Ord. 60-382
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 53-2 (2026)
§ 53-2 Penalties.LinkCopy Citation
A violation of any one of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor, subject upon conviction of a fine not greater than $500 or to imprisonment for a period not longer than 12 months, or to both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the Court.
History: Ord. 60-382