Part III – Contents of Statements
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. 8, § 7-16 (2026)
§ 7-16 In general.LinkCopy Citation
The statement required to be filed under this subtitle must include schedules that disclose the information and interests specified in this Part III, as directly applicable to the public servant or attributable to the public servant for the reporting period for which the statement is required.
History: Ord. 04-795
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-17 (2026)
§ 7-17 Attributable interests.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
For purposes of <cite data-path="|8|§7-21">§ 7-21 {“Real property”} of this subtitle</cite> and <cite data-path="|8|§7-22">§ 7-22 {“Business entities”} of this subtitle</cite>, the following interests are attributable to and must be reported by the public servant.
(b)Certain interests held by spouse, etc.
An interest is attributable to the public servant if, at any time during the reporting period, it was:
(1)
held by a spouse, parent, child, or sibling of the public servant; and
(2)
directly or indirectly controlled by the public servant.
(c)Interests held by certain business entities.
(1)
An interest is attributable to the public servant if, at any time during the reporting period, it was held by:
(i)
a business entity in which an equity interest of 10% or more was held by or otherwise attributable under this section to the public servant;
(ii)
a business entity in which a business entity described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph held a 25% or greater interest;
(iii)
a business entity in which a business entity described in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph held a 50% or greater interest; and
(iv)
a business entity in which a public servant directly or indirectly, through an interest in 1 or a combination of other business entities, holds a 10% or greater interest.
(2)
This subsection does not limit:
(i)
the requirements of <cite data-doc="City of Balt., Md., Ord. 24-368" data-path="|8|§7-21">§ 7-21 {“Real property”} of this subtitle</cite> to disclose real property interests held by entities in which the public servant holds an interest; or
(ii)
the requirements of <cite data-doc="City of Balt., Md., Ord. 24-368" data-path="|8|§7-22">§ 7-22 {“Business entities”} of this subtitle</cite> to disclose certain entities in which the public servant holds an interest.
(d)Interests held by certain trusts.
An interest is attributable to the public servant if, at any time during the reporting period, it was held by a trust or estate in which the public servant:
(1)
held a reversionary interest;
(2)
was a beneficiary; or
(3)
if a revocable trust, was a settlor.
History: Ord. 04-795
History: Ord. 19-287
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Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-18 (2026)
§ 7-18 Blind trusts.LinkCopy Citation
For purposes of any of the disclosures required by this subtitle, interests held by a blind trust are not considered interests of the public servant making the statement if:
(1)
the blind trust is approved by the Ethics Board in accordance with rules and regulations adopted under <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite>; and
(2)
the blind trust is operated in compliance with those rules and regulations.
History: Ord. 04-795
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-19 (2026)
§ 7-19 Business Entity Names.LinkCopy Citation
An individual who is required to disclose the name of a business entity under this section shall disclose any other names that the business entity is using for trading or doing business.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-20 (2026)
§ 7-20LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
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Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-21 (2026)
§ 7-21 Real property.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The statement must include a schedule of each interest in real property that, at any time during the reporting period, was held by or, under <cite data-path="|8|§7-17">§ 7-17 {“Attributable interests”} of this subtitle</cite>, was attributable to the public servant, including each interest held in the name of a partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or other unincorporated entity in which an interest was held by or attributable to the public servant.
(b)Required specifics.
For each interest subject to this section, the schedule must include:
(1)
the nature of the property;
(2)
the property’s location by street address, mailing address, or legal description;
(3)
the nature and extent of the interest held, including any conditions to and encumbrances on the interest;
(4)
the identity of each other person with an interest in the property;
(5)
the date and manner in which the interest was acquired;
(6)
the identity of the person from which the interest was acquired;
(7)
if the interest was acquired by purchase, the nature and amount of the consideration given for the interest;
(8)
if the interest was acquired in any other manner, the fair market value of the interest when acquired;
(9)
if any interest was transferred, in whole or in part, at any time during the reporting period:
(i)
a description of the interest transferred;
(ii)
the nature and amount of the consideration received for the interest; and
(iii)
the identity of the person to which the interest was transferred.
History: Ord. 04-795
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-22 (2026)
§ 7-22 Business entities.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The statement must include a schedule of each interest in any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or any other business entity, whether or not that entity does business with or is regulated by the City, if, at any time during the reporting period, the interest was held by or, under <cite data-path="|8|§7-17">§ 7-17 {“Attributable interests”} of this subtitle</cite>, was attributable to the public servant.
(b)Required specifics.
For each interest subject to this section, the schedule must include:
(1)
the name and address of the principal office of the business entity;
(2)
subject to subsection (c) of this section, the nature and amount of the interest held, including any conditions to and encumbrances on the interest;
(3)
except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, if any interest was acquired during the reporting period:
(i)
the date and manner in which the interest was acquired;
(ii)
the identity of the person from which the interest was acquired;
(iii)
if the interest was acquired by purchase, the nature and amount of the consideration given for the interest; and
(iv)
if the interest was acquired in any other manner, the fair market value of the interest when it was acquired; and
(4)
if any interest was transferred, in whole or in part, during the reporting period:
(i)
a description of the interest transferred;
(ii)
the nature and amount of the consideration received for the interest; and
(iii)
if known, the identity of the person to which the interest was transferred.
(c)Reporting equity interests.
(1)
For an equity interest in a corporation, the reporting requirements of subsection (b)(2) of this section may be satisfied by reporting, instead of a dollar amount:
(i)
the number of shares held; and
(ii)
unless the corporation’s stock is publicly traded, the percentage of equity interest held.
(2)
For an equity interest in a partnership, limited liability company, or any other business entity, the reporting requirements of subsection (b)(2) of this section may be satisfied by reporting, instead of a dollar amount, the percentage of equity interest held.
(d)Reporting dividend reinvestments, etc.
For purposes of the reporting requirements of subsection (b)(3) of this section, only the manner of acquisition need be disclosed if:
(1)
the interest was acquired by dividend or dividend reinvestment and consists solely of additions to existing, publicly traded corporate interests; and
(2)
the total value of the acquisition is less than $500.
History: Ord. 04-795
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-23 (2026)
§ 7-23 Gifts.LinkCopy Citation
(a)“Significant gift” defined.
(1)
In this section, “significant gift” means, except as specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection:
(i)
any gift with a value of more than $20; and
(ii)
any gift in a series of gifts with a cumulative value of $100 or more given by or on behalf of the same person during the reporting period.
(2)
“Significant gift” does not include any of the following, regardless of value:
(i)
a gift from a spouse, parent, child, or sibling;
(ii)
a campaign contribution that is otherwise reported as required by law; or
(iii)
tickets or free admission given to an elected official to attend a specific charitable, cultural, or political event, if given by the person sponsoring or conducting the event as a courtesy or ceremony to the office.
(b)In general.
The statement must include a schedule of each significant gift that was, at any time during the reporting period:
(1)
accepted by the public servant or by any other person at the direction of the public servant; and
(2)
given by or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person that the public servant knows or has reason to know was:
(i)
a lobbyist;
(ii)
a person regulated by the City;
(iii)
a person doing business with the City; or
(iv)
an association or an entity acting on behalf of an association that is engaged only in representing counties or municipal corporations.
(c)Required specifics.
For each gift subject to this section, the schedule must include:
(1)
the nature and value of the gift; and
(2)
the identity of the person from whom, or on behalf of whom, directly or indirectly, the gift was received.
(d)Section not an authorization.
Neither this section nor any disclosure made under it authorizes any gift that is not otherwise allowed by law.
History: Ord. 04-795
History: Ord. 10-267
History: Ord. 11-484
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Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-24 (2026)
§ 7-24 Offices, employment, etc.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The statement must include a schedule of each office, directorship, salaried employment, and other similar interest not otherwise disclosed that was, at any time during the reporting period:
(1)
held by the public servant, by the public servant’s spouse or child, or, if known to the public servant, by the public servant’s parent or sibling,
(2)
in any business entity that was:
(i)
a lobbyist,
(ii)
regulated by the City, or
(iii)
doing business with the City.
(b)Directorships held by the public servant.
In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the statement must include each directorship held by the public servant in any business entity.
(c)Required specifics.
For each position or interest subject to this section, the schedule must include:
(1)
the name and address of the principal office of the business entity;
(2)
the title and nature of the position or interest;
(3)
the date when the position or interest began;
(4)
if applicable, the name of each agency with which the entity is doing business, by which it is regulated, or in connection with which it is a lobbyist;
(5)
if applicable, the nature of the entity’s relationship to the City, which at a minimum must refer to the applicable criteria listed in subsection (a)(2) of this section; and
(6)
if the position or interest is held by someone other than the public servant, the identity of the individual who held the position or interest.
History: Ord. 04-795
History: Ord. 19-287
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-25 (2026)
§ 7-25 Indebtedness.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Except as specified in subsection (c) of this section, the statement must include a schedule of each debt that was, at any time during the reporting period, owed:
(1)
by the public servant or, if the public servant was involved in the transaction giving rise to the debt, by the public servant’s spouse, parent, child, or sibling,
(2)
to any business entity that was:
(i)
a lobbyist;
(ii)
regulated by the public servant’s agency; or
(iii)
doing business with the public servant’s agency.
(b)Required specifics.
For each debt subject to this section, the schedule must include:
(1)
the identity of the person to whom the debt was owed;
(2)
the date the debt was incurred;
(3)
the amount owed at the end of the reporting period;
(4)
the terms of payment;
(5)
the extent to which the principal was increased or decreased during the reporting period; and
(6)
any security given.
(c)Exceptions.
This section does not apply to:
(1)
a retail credit account;
(2)
a retail installment sales account; or
(3)
a utility account.
History: Ord. 04-795
History: Ord. 19-239
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-26 (2026)
§ 7-26 Family employed by City.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The statement must include a schedule of any spouse, parent, child, or sibling who was, at any time during the reporting period, employed by the City in any capacity.
(b)Required specifics.
For each family member subject to this section, the schedule must include:
(1)
the individual’s name and relationship to the public servant; and
(2)
the agency and position in which the individual was employed.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-27 (2026)
§ 7-27 Sources of income - Earned income.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The statement must include a schedule that lists, for the public servant and for each of the public servant’s spouse and children:
(1)
each place of compensated employment at any time during the reporting period; and
(2)
each business entity:
(i)
of which the public servant, spouse, or child was a sole or partial owner; and
(ii)
from which, at any time during the reporting period, he or she received earned income.
(b)Required specifics.
(1)
For each source of income subject to this section, the schedule must include:
(i)
the name and address of the place of salaried employment or business entity;
(ii)
for each family member, that individual’s name and relationship to the public servant; and
(iii)
if the individual’s spouse is a lobbyist, any entity that has engaged the spouse for lobbying purposes.
(2)
The statement may not include a listing of a minor child’s employment or a listing of 1 or more business entities of which the child is a sole or partial owner, unless the place of employment or business entity:
(i)
is subject to the regulation or authority of the agency that employs the individual; or
(ii)
has contracts in excess of $10,000 with the agency that employs the individual.
History: Ord. 04-795
History: Ord. 19-239
History: 19-328
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Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-28 (2026)
§ 7-28 Sources of income - Substantial interests of elected officials.LinkCopy Citation
(a)“Substantial interest” defined.
In this section, “substantial interest” means holding an equity interest of 30% or more in a business entity.
(b)Scope of section.
This section only applies to payments received from any person that the elected official knows or should know was:
(1)
a lobbyist;
(2)
a person regulated by the City; or
(3)
a person doing business with the City.
(c)Disclosure of certain payments.
(1)Substantial interest in single entity.
If the elected official or the elected official’s spouse has a substantial interest in a business entity, the statement must include the name and address of any person described in subsection (b) of this section who, during the reporting period, paid that entity:
(i)
$1,000 or more in the aggregate; or
(ii)
an amount that in the aggregate constitutes 5% or more of the gross income of that entity, if the gross income of that entity is less than $20,000.
(2)Substantial interest in multiple entities.
If the elected official or the elected official’s spouse has a substantial interest in multiple business entities, the statement must include the name and address of any person described in subsection (b) of this section, who during the reporting period, paid those entities:
(i)
$1,000 or more in the aggregate; or
(ii)
an amount that in the aggregate constitutes 5% or more of the gross income of those entities, if the gross income of those business entities is less than $20,000.
(d)Confidential information.
Nothing in this section is meant to require the disclosure of any information that is otherwise confidential by law.
History: Ord. 19-328
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-29 (2026)
§ 7-29 Relationships with University of Maryland Medical System, state or local government, or quasi-governmental entity.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The statement shall include a schedule of any financial or contractual relationship with:
(1)
the University of Maryland Medical System;
(2)
a governmental entity of the state or a local government in the state; or
(3)
a quasi-governmental entity of the state or a local government in the state; or
(b)
For each financial or contractual relationship reported, the schedule shall include:
(1)
a description of the relationship;
(2)
the subject matter of the relationship; and
(3)
the consideration.
History: Ord. 04-795
History: Ord. 19-328
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Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 7-30 (2026)
§ 7-30 Additional information.LinkCopy Citation
The statement may include a schedule of additional interests or information that the public servant chooses to disclose.
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