In <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite>, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Ord. 99-548

“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Health or the Commissioner’s designee. Ord. 99-548 Ord. 22-125

“Department” means the Baltimore City Department of Health. Ord. 99-548 Ord. 22-125

“Physician” means an individual authorized by law to practice medicine in the State of Maryland. Ord. 99-548 Ord. 22-125

“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>. Ord. 99-548 Ord. 22-125

In interpreting and applying <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite>, the following rules of interpretation apply: those contained in Subtitles 2 and 3 of the City Code’s <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite>; and any additional rules contained in this subtitle. Ord. 99-548 Ord. 22-125

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. 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. Ord. 99-548 Ord. 22-125

Whenever <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite> requires the use of “registered mail” or “certified mail”, either method may be used. Ord. 99-548 Ord. 22-125

<cite data-path="|health">This article</cite> may be cited as the “<cite data-path="|health">Health Code of Baltimore City”.</cite> Ord. 99-548