# Part 2 – Prohibited Use; Exceptions

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 12A-5 General prohibition.

Balt., Md., Code art. 2, § 12A-5 (2026)

Except as otherwise expressly provided in this subtitle, no person may purchase or offer to purchase any personal property by means of an automated purchasing machine.

*History: Ord. 13-166*

## § 12A-6 Exception for recycling materials.

Balt., Md., Code art. 2, § 12A-6 (2026)

(a) This subtitle does not prohibit the use of an automated purchasing machine exclusively for collecting recyclable materials pursuant to a recycling program approved jointly by the Police Commissioner and the Commission on Sustainability.

(b) Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, the Police Commissioner and the Commission on Sustainability may jointly adopt rules, regulations, and standards governing the recyclable materials and recycling programs that may be approved for purposes of this exception.

*History: Ord. 13-166*

*History: Text Conformed 02/12/21*

*History: Ord. 22-125*

## §§ 12A-7 to 12A-9

Balt., Md., Code art. 2, § 12A-7 to 12A-9 (2026)

Reserved