§ 38-1 Definitions.
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, § 38-1 (2026)
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(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Dockless vehicle.
“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.
“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)E-bike.
(1)In general.
“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)Exclusions.
“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)E-scooter.
(1)In general.
“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)Exclusions.
“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.
“Enforcement officer” has the meaning stated in City Code <cite data-path="|1|§41-1|(c)">Article 1, § 41-1(c)</cite>.
(g)Provider.
“Provider” means any person that provides dockless vehicles for hire.
(h)Program.
“Program” means the Dockless Vehicle Program established pursuant to this subtitle.
(i)User.
“User” means any individual who operates a dockless vehicle.
History: Ord. 19-251
History: Ord. 22-125