§ 9-5 Lobbying violations.
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, § 9-5 (2026)
§ 9-5 Lobbying violations.LinkCopy Citation
If, after considering a complaint brought under Subtitle 5 {“Complaints”} of <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite>, the Ethics Board determines that the respondent has violated any provision of Subtitle 8 {“Lobbying”} of <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite>, the Board may take any 1 or more of the following actions:
(1)
require a respondent who is a lobbyist to file any additional reports or information that reasonably relates to the information required by Subtitle 8;
(2)
impose a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation;
(3)
prohibit a respondent from engaging in any lobbying activities intended to influence any City public servant on any matter for a period of not more than 3 years; or
(4)
take any other action authorized by <cite data-path="|8|§9-4">§ 9-4 {“In general”} of this subtitle</cite>.
History: Ord. 04-795
History: Ord. 18-198