Plain Text Law

Subtitle 9 – Penalties

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. 7, § 9-1 (2026)

§ 9-1 In general.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this Division I, any provision of a rule or regulation adopted under this Division I, or any term or condition of a permit issued under this Division I is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each violation.
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History: Ord. 88-188
History: Ord. 11-516
History: Ord. 14-208
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 9-2 (2026)

§ 9-2 Department of Housing and Community Development to enforce.Copy Citation

This Division I may be enforced by the Department of Housing and Community Development in the manner provided in § 104 {“Duties and powers of Building Official”} of the Baltimore City <cite data-path="|building-codes|II">Building Code</cite>.
History: Ord. 21-020
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 9-3 (2026)

§ 9-3 Each day a separate offense.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
Every day that a violation continues is a separate offense.
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(b)Prima facie proof of continuation.
Proof that a violation exists on any date that follows the issuance of a violation notice constitutes prima facie evidence that the violation has continued throughout the intervening period of time.
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History: Ord. 88-188
History: Ord. 11-516
History: Ord. 14-208
History: Ord. 21-020
Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 9-4 (2026)

§ 9-4 Penalty not a substitute for remediation.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
The imposition of a fine or penalty for a violation or noncompliance does not excuse the violation or noncompliance nor permit it to continue.
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(b)Remediation still required.
All offenders are required to correct or remedy the violation or noncompliance within a reasonable time.
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(c)Penalty not substitute for correcting noncompliance.
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(1)
The imposition of a fine or penalty for a violation or noncompliance does not excuse the violation or noncompliance nor permit it to continue.
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(2)
All offenders are required to correct or remedy the violation or noncompliance within a reasonable time.
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History: Ord. 88-188
History: Ord. 11-516
History: Ord. 14-208
History: Ord. 21-020