# § 6-26 Solicitation prohibited.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 6-26 Solicitation prohibited.

Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 6-26 (2026)

(a) Except as permitted under subsection (b) of this section, a public servant may not solicit or facilitate the solicitation of a gift, whether on the public servant’s own behalf or on behalf of another person.

(b) The prohibition in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a solicitation if:

  (1) it is for the benefit of an official governmental program or activity or a City-endorsed charitable function or activity; and

  (2) it either:

    (i) is expressly allowed by a rule or regulation of the Ethics Board; or

    (ii) otherwise has been approved in advance by the Ethics Board, on the written request of the public servant and his or her agency.

*History: Ord. 04-795*

*History: Ord. 10-267*

*History: Ord. 15-373*

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