§ 40-1 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. 5, § 40-1 (2026)
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(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