Part 5 – 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, § 22-31 (2026)
§ 22-31 Denial, suspension, etc., of licenses.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The Police Commissioner may deny, refuse to renew, revoke, or suspend the license of any person who:
(1)
violates any provision of this subtitle or of the rules or regulations adopted under this subtitle; or
(2)
fails to comply with any of the terms or provisions of any towing or repair agreement entered into under this subtitle.
(b)Judicial and appellate review.
(1)Judicial review.
A person whose license has been denied, refused renewal, revoked, or suspended by the Police Commissioner under this section may seek judicial review of that action by petition to the Circuit Court for Baltimore City in accordance with the Maryland Rules of Procedure.
(2)Appellate review.
A party to the judicial review may appeal the court’s final judgment to the Court of Special Appeals in accordance with the Maryland Rules of Procedure.
History: Ord. 57-998
History: Ord. 59-1749
History: Ord. 75-921
History: Ord. 04-672
History: Ord. 08-077
History: Ord. 19-332
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-32 (2026)
§ 22-32 Enforcement by citation.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, 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”}.
(b)Process not exclusive.
The issuance of a citation to enforce this subtitle does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
History: Ord. 08-077
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-33 (2026)
§ 22-33 Penalties.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this subtitle or of the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to fine of not more than $1,000, imprisonment for not more than 12 months, or both fine and imprisonment for each offense.
(b)Each day a separate offense.
Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.
History: Ord. 57-998
History: Ord. 59-1749
History: Ord. 75-921
History: Ord. 08-077