# Subtitle 5 – Food Destruction

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

## § 5-1 Destruction to create scarcity prohibited.

Balt., Md., Code art. 2, § 5-1 (2026)

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to destroy or permit to deteriorate or waste any food products fit for human or animal consumption, of the value of $5 or more, so that said food products become unfit for such use, with the intent to cause scarcity or to increase, control, maintain, or influence the market price of such food products.

*History: Ord. 19-034*

## § 5-2 Penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 2, § 5-2 (2026)

Any person, firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this subtitle shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months or shall be both fined and imprisoned, as aforesaid, in the discretion of the Court.

*History: Ord. 19-034*