# § 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.

## § 40-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 40-1 (2026)

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

(b) “Board” means the Baltimore City Board of Estimates.

(c) “Business” means any commercial activity conducted by a person.

(d) “City” means:

  (1) the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; and

  (2) any of its agencies, instrumentalities, or units.

(e) “Contract” means any agreement in any form.

(f) “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” includes an accepted plea of nolo contendere.

(h)

(i) “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” 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*