# § 32-1 Definitions.

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

## § 32-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 28, § 32-1 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Dealer” has the meaning stated in City Code <cite data-path="|7|§62-1|(b)">Article 7, § 62-1(b) {“Definitions: Dealer”}</cite>.

(c) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Finance or the Director’s designee.

(d)

  (1) “Checkout bag” means any paper or plastic bag supplied by a dealer to a customer at the point of sale, pickup, or delivery to carry purchased items.

  (2) “Checkout bag” includes a compostable plastic bag that meets the standards described in City Code <cite data-path="|7|§62-1|(c)|(2)">Article 7, § 62-1(c)(2) {“Definitions: Plastic checkout bag”}</cite>.

  (3) “Checkout bag” does not include:

    (i) a bag solely used to contain:

      (A) fresh fish and fresh fish products;

      (B) fresh meat and fresh meat products;

      (C) fresh poultry and fresh poultry products;

      (D) otherwise unpackaged fruits, nuts, or vegetables;

      (E) otherwise unpackaged confectionery;

      (F) otherwise unpackaged fresh cheese;

      (G) otherwise unpackaged baked goods;

      (H) ice;

      (I) food and goods obtained at a farmers’ market;

      (J) prescription drugs obtained from a pharmacy;

      (K) newspapers; or

      (L) dry-cleaned goods; or

    (ii) a “plastic checkout bag” described in City Code, <cite data-path="|7|§62-1|(c)|(1)">Article 7, § 62-1(c)(1) {“Definitions: Plastic checkout bag”}</cite>.

*History: Ord. 20-337*

*History: Ord. 22-125*