Part I – 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.
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 40-1 (2026)
§ 40-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)Board.
“Board” means the Baltimore City Board of Estimates.
(c)Business.
“Business” means any commercial activity conducted by a person.
(d)City.
“City” means:
(1)
the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; and
(2)
any of its agencies, instrumentalities, or units.
(e)Contract.
“Contract” means any agreement in any form.
(f)Controlling stockholder.
“Controlling stockholder” means a stockholder who:
(1)
owns more than 25% of the voting stock of a corporation; or
(2)
notwithstanding the number of shares that the stockholder owns, has the power to direct or control the direction of the management or policies of a corporation.
(g)Convicted.
“Convicted” includes an accepted plea of nolo contendere.
(i)Principal.
“Principal” means:
(1)
a sole proprietor;
(2)
a partner, officer, director, or controlling stockholder; or
(3)
an employee directly involved in the process of obtaining contracts with public bodies.
(j)Public body.
“Public body” means:
(1)
the United States;
(2)
the State of Maryland;
(3)
the City of Baltimore;
(4)
any other local governmental unit in the State, including a county, a municipal corporation, or a bicounty or multicounty governmental entity; and
(5)
any agency, instrumentality, or unit of these entities.
History: Ord. 00-005
History: Ord. 22-125
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 40-2 (2026)
§ 40-2 Probation before judgment.LinkCopy Citation
For purposes of this subtitle, the Board may treat the imposition of probation before judgment as a conviction.
History: Ord. 00-005
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 40-3 (2026)
§ 40-3 Rules and regulations.LinkCopy Citation
Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, the Board may adopt rules and regulations to carry out this subtitle.
History: Ord. 00-005
History: Text Conformed 02/14/21
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 40-4 (2026)
§ 40-4 Notices.LinkCopy Citation
All notices required to be given under this subtitle must be in writing.
History: Ord. 00-005