Part 6 – When Charges Not Imposed
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, § 31-66 (2026)
§ 31-66 Vehicles reported stolen.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Scope.
This section applies to any vehicle that:
(1)
was reported stolen; and
(2)
is found in and towed from:
(i)
an impounding area;
(ii)
a location where it was obstructing or impeding pedestrian or vehicular traffic; or
(iii)
an area other than an impounding area, at a location where it was not obstructing or impeding pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(b)Charge abated.
No charge may be imposed for storing the vehicle during:
(1)
the period ending 48 hours after notification by the Towing Division; and
(2)
any longer period that, for good cause shown, the Chief approves.
(c)Standards.
(1)
The Chief of the Towing Division shall adopt standards for determining “good cause” under subsection (b)(2) of this section.
(2)
A copy of these standards shall be filed with the Department of Legislative Reference before they become effective.
History: Ord. 73-430
History: Ord. 02-404
History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 31-67 (2026)
§ 31-67 Impound for police investigation.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Where the Police Department has caused a vehicle to be impounded for investigative purposes, no storage charges shall be collected.
(b)Release of vehicle.
Upon receiving an order from the Police Department, the Towing Division shall release the vehicle to the owner, his or her next of kin, or his or her authorized representative.
History: Ord. 73-430
History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 31-68 (2026)
§ 31-68 No violations under subtitle.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
If a vehicle is impounded and neither the owner nor operator of the vehicle is charged with a violation that falls within the scope of this subtitle, no charge may be imposed for towing or storage if, after every reasonable attempt has been made to notify the owner or the owner’s next of kin that the vehicle has been delivered to the storage area, the vehicle is reclaimed within 48 hours or within any longer period that, for good cause shown, the Chief of the Towing Division approves.
(b)Exception.
Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the impoundment of:
(1)
a stolen vehicle;
(2)
an abandoned vehicle; or
(3)
a vehicle involved in an accident, unless the vehicle was lawfully parked at the time of the accident.
History: Ord. 73-430
History: 06-311
History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 31-69 to 31-70 (2026)
§§ 31-69 to 31-70LinkCopy Citation
Reserved