Plain Text Law

Part III – Judicial Relief

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, § 9-6 (2026)

§ 9-6 Petition to court.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
The Ethics Board may file a petition in Circuit Court, on behalf of the Mayor and City Council, to compel compliance with or seek other relief under <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite>.
(b)Remedies cumulative.
The remedies authorized in <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite> are cumulative, and the court may grant all or part of the relief sought.
History: Ord. 04-795
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 9-7 (2026)

§ 9-7 Relief generally.Copy Citation

In an action brought under <cite data-path="|8|§9-6">§ 9-6 {“Petition to court”} of this subtitle</cite>, the court may compel compliance with <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite>:
(1)
by issuing an order to cease and desist from a violation; or
(2)
by granting other injunctive relief.
History: Ord. 04-795
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 9-8 (2026)

§ 9-8 Civil penalty.Copy Citation

(a)Penalty authorized.
In an action brought under <cite data-path="|8|§9-6">§ 9-6 {“Petition to court”} of this subtitle</cite>, the court may impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for any violation of <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite>.
(b)Each day a separate offense.
For this purpose, each day on which a violation occurs is a separate offense.
History: Ord. 04-795
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 9-9 (2026)

§ 9-9 Voiding official act.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in an action brought under <cite data-path="|8|§9-6">§ 9-6 {“Petition to court”} of this subtitle</cite>, the court may void an official act of a public servant if:
(1)
the public servant had a conflict of interest that is prohibited by <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite>;
(2)
the act arose from or concerned the subject matter of the conflict;
(3)
the proceeding was brought within 90 days after the act occurred; and
(4)
the court determines that the conflict had an impact on the act.
(b)Exceptions.
(1)
The court may not void any contract previously approved by the Board of Estimates without the express consent of the Board of Estimates.
(2)
The court may not void any official act that:
(i)
appropriates public funds;
(ii)
levies a tax; or
(iii)
provides for the issuance of a bond, note, or other evidence of public obligation.
History: Ord. 04-795
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 9-10 (2026)

§ 9-10Copy Citation

Reserved