# § 31-1 Definitions.

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

## § 31-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 31-1 (2026)

(a) “Abandoned vehicle” has the meaning stated in State Transportation Article (“Maryland Vehicle Law”) § 25-201.

(b) “Commissioner” means the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City or the Commissioner’s designee.

(c)

  (1) “Private property” includes all property not included within subsection (d) of this section, where the owner can be readily ascertained by reference to the records of the Bureau of Assessments or elsewhere.

  (2) In case:

    (i) the owner of property:

      (A) cannot be so located; or

      (B) if located, is out of the City or cannot be reached by certified mail or does not respond to it; or

      (C) otherwise is beyond the jurisdiction of City authorities; or

    (ii) the property is apparently abandoned,
then, for the purposes of this subtitle that property is deemed public property included within subsection (d) of this section.

(d)

  (1) “Street” has the meaning stated in <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-109">§ 1-109 {“Street”}</cite> of the City Code’s <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite>.

  (2) “Street”also  includes:

    (i) publicly-owned vacant lots; or

    (ii) public property part of which is vacant.

*History: Ord. 69-343*

*History: 99-421*

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*History: Ord. 22-125*