# Title 1 – Definitions; General Provisions

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

## Subtitle 1 – Definitions

### § 1-101 In general.

Balt., Md., Code § 1-101 (2026)

In <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite>, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

### § 1-102 Commissioner.

Balt., Md., Code § 1-102 (2026)

“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Health or the Commissioner’s designee.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 22-125*

### § 1-103 Department.

Balt., Md., Code § 1-103 (2026)

“Department” means the Baltimore City Department of Health.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 22-125*

### § 1-104 Physician.

Balt., Md., Code § 1-104 (2026)

“Physician” means an individual authorized by law to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 22-125*

### § 1-105 Police officer.

Balt., Md., Code § 1-105 (2026)

“Police officer” includes, to the extent of that individual’s authority, any individual authorized to act as a Special Enforcement Officer under City Code <cite data-path="|19|§71-1">Article 19, § 71-1 {“Special Enforcement Officers — Appointment; duties”}</cite>.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 22-125*

## Subtitle 2 – Rules of Interpretation

### § 1-201 In general.

Balt., Md., Code § 1-201 (2026)

In interpreting and applying <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite>, the following rules of interpretation apply:

(1) those contained in Subtitles 2 and 3 of the City Code’s <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite>; and

(2) any additional rules contained in this subtitle.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 22-125*

### § 1-202 Conflicting provisions.

Balt., Md., Code § 1-202 (2026)

(a) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite> must be taken to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare.

(b) If any condition imposed by a provision of <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite> is either more or less restrictive than a comparable condition imposed by any other provision of <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite> or by any other law, rule, or regulation of any kind, the condition that is the more restrictive governs.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 22-125*

### § 1-203 Mail.

Balt., Md., Code § 1-203 (2026)

Whenever <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite> requires the use of “registered mail” or “certified mail”, either method may be used.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 22-125*

## Subtitle 3 – Short Title

### § 1-301 Short title.

Balt., Md., Code § 1-301 (2026)

<cite data-path="|health">This article</cite> may be cited as the “<cite data-path="|health">Health Code of Baltimore City”.</cite>

*History: Ord. 99-548*