§ 1-204 Mandatory, prohibitory, and permissive terms.
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 § 1-204 (2026)
§ 1-204 Mandatory, prohibitory, and permissive terms.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Mandatory terms.
“Must” and “shall” are each mandatory terms used to express a requirement or to impose a duty.
(b)Prohibitory terms.
“Must not”, “may not”, and “no ... may” are each mandatory negative terms used to establish a prohibition.
(c)Permissive terms.
“May” is permissive.
History: Ord. 21-017