# 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.

## § 53-1 Prohibited conduct.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 53-1 (2026)

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*

## § 53-2 Penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 53-2 (2026)

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*