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Subtitle 73 – Special Parking Enforcement Officers

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, § 73-1 (2026)

§ 73-1 Appointment.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
The Director of Transportation shall from time to time certify to the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City the names of employees of that department for appointment by the Police Commissioner as Special Parking Enforcement Officers.
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(b)Revocation.
Any appointment may be revoked by the Commissioner at any time.
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History: Ord. 79-1159
History: Ord. 83-863
History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 73-2 (2026)

§ 73-2 Powers.Copy Citation

(a)Parking citations.
Upon their appointment, the Officers shall have the power to issue citations to appear before the appropriate division of the District Court for violation within the City of any City or state law or regulation pertaining to parking.
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(b)Vehicle impoundment and immobilization.
The Officers are empowered:
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(1)
to cause motor vehicles to be impounded within the City of Baltimore in the enforcement of any City or state law or regulation pertaining to parking; and
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(2)
to immobilize motor vehicles within the City of Baltimore in the enforcement of <cite data-path="|31">Article 31</cite>, Subtitle 31, Part 3 of the City Code<em>.</em>
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(c)No arrest powers.
The Officers appointed may not arrest or take into custody any violator of such law or regulation or otherwise have the power of arrest in their official capacity.
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History: Ord. 79-1159
History: Ord. 83-863
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 73-3 (2026)

§ 73-3 Badges and uniforms.Copy Citation

The form of badge and type of uniform that may be worn by these Officers shall be approved by the Police Commissioner.
History: Ord. 79-1159
History: Ord. 83-863
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 73-4 (2026)

§ 73-4 Record of appointments.Copy Citation

A record of appointment of the Officers shall be kept by the Police Commissioner.
History: Ord. 79-1159
History: Ord. 83-863