§ 10-49 Immobilizing vehicle.
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, § 10-49 (2026)
§ 10-49 Immobilizing vehicle.LinkCopy 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.
(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>.
(c)Notice, release, right to hearing.
(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.
(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.
History: Ord. 06-316