# Subtitle 1 – Definitions

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

## § 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*