# Part 1 – Definitions; General Provisions

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

## § 38-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 38-1 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Dockless vehicle” means a bicycle, e-bike, e-scooter, or any other vehicle type approved by the Director and not otherwise defined in this subtitle that does not require the construction of a special docking location for its use.

(c) “Dockless vehicle for hire” means a dockless vehicle available for short-term rental by a provider for the purpose of providing individual transportation on a public right-of-way.

(d)

  (1) “E-bike” means a device designed and equipped with:

    (i) an electric motor for self-propulsion;

    (ii) 2 tandem wheels, either of which is more than 20 inches in diameter; and

    (iii) a locking device to either lock itself or lock to existing structures.

  (2) “E-bike” does not include:

    (i) a motorcycle;

    (ii) a motor vehicle;

    (iii) a public transportation vehicle;

    (iv) a dirt bike as defined in <cite data-path="|19|§40-1|(c)">Article 19, § 40-1(c) {“Definitions – Dirt bike”}</cite>; or

    (v) a minibike as defined in <cite data-path="|19|§40-1|(d)">Article 19, § 40-1(d) {“Definitions – Minibike”}</cite>.

(e)

  (1) “E-scooter” means a device designed and equipped with:

    (i) an electric motor for self-propulsion;

    (ii) 2 wheels below a platform on which a user can stand upright to operate and control the vehicle; and

    (iii) a locking device to either lock itself or lock to existing structures.

  (2) “E-scooter” does not include:

    (i) a motorcycle;

    (ii) a motor vehicle;

    (iii) a public transportation vehicle;

    (iv) a dirt bike as defined in <cite data-path="|19|§40-1|(c)">Article 19, § 40-1(c) {“Definitions – Dirt bike”}</cite>;

    (v) a minibike as defined in <cite data-path="|19|§40-1|(d)">Article 19, § 40-1(d) {“Definitions – Minibike”}</cite>; or

    (vi) an electronic personal assisted device.

(f) “Enforcement officer” has the meaning stated in City Code <cite data-path="|1|§41-1|(c)">Article 1, § 41-1(c)</cite>.

(g) “Provider” means any person that provides dockless vehicles for hire.

(h) “Program” means the Dockless Vehicle Program established pursuant to this subtitle.

(i) “User” means any individual who operates a dockless vehicle.

*History: Ord. 19-251*

*History: Ord. 22-125*

## § 38-2

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 38-2 (2026)

Reserved

## § 38-3 Rules and regulations.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 38-3 (2026)

Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, the Director must adopt rules and regulations to carry out this subtitle.

*History: Ord. 19-251*

*History: Text Conformed 02/28/21*

## §§ 38-4 to 38-5

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 38-4 to 38-5 (2026)

Reserved