Plain Text Law

Part VIII – Enforcement; Penalties

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. 31, § 10-48 (2026)

§ 10-48 Suspension or revocation of permit.Copy Citation

After notice and opportunity for a hearing, the Executive Director may suspend or revoke, as the circumstances warrant, all permits issued to or for the benefit of:
(1)
any person who violates any provision of Part VII {“Prohibited Conduct”} of this subtitle; and
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(2)
all members of that person’s household.
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History: Ord. 06-316
History: Ord. 09-217
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-49 (2026)

§ 10-49 Immobilizing vehicle.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
If an unattended vehicle is found parked in violation of <cite data-path="|31|§10-43">§ 10-43 {“Using invalid permits”} of this subtitle</cite>, the vehicle may be impounded or immobilized pending surrender of the invalid permit.
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(b)Method of immobilization.
The method of immobilization shall be the same as that used under <cite data-path="|31|§31-21">§ 31-21 {“Impounding or immobilization authorized”} of this article</cite>.
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(c)Notice, release, right to hearing.
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(1)
Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the provisions of §§ <cite data-path="|31|§31-25">31-25</cite> through <cite data-path="|31|§31-31">31-31</cite> of <cite data-path="|31">this article</cite>, governing notices, release of vehicle, right to a hearing, and prohibited tampering apply to an immobilization under this section.
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(2)
For purposes of an immobilization under this section, however, references in §§ <cite data-path="|31|§31-25">31-25</cite> through <cite data-path="|31|§31-31">31-31</cite> of <cite data-path="|31">this article</cite> to release of a vehicle on “payment of a booting fee and other charges” shall be taken to mean payment of a booting fee and surrender to the Authority of the invalid permit.
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History: Ord. 06-316
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-50 (2026)

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Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-51 (2026)

§ 10-51 Prohibited conduct – Enforcement by citation.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, Part VII {“Prohibited Conduct”} of this subtitle may be enforced by issuance of a civil citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}.
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(b)Process not exclusive.
The issuance of a citation to enforce Part VII of this subtitle does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
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History: Ord. 06-316
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 10-52 (2026)

§ 10-52 Prohibited conduct – Criminal penalties.Copy Citation

Any person who violates any provision of Part VII {“Prohibited Conduct”} of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 12 months or to both fine and imprisonment for each offense.
History: Ord. 06-316