# 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.

## § 9-6 Petition to court.

Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 9-6 (2026)

(a) 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) 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*

## § 9-7 Relief generally.

Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 9-7 (2026)

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*

## § 9-8 Civil penalty.

Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 9-8 (2026)

(a) 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) For this purpose, each day on which a violation occurs is a separate offense.

*History: Ord. 04-795*

## § 9-9 Voiding official act.

Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 9-9 (2026)

(a) 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)

  (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*

## § 9-10

Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 9-10 (2026)

Reserved