§ 12-107 Exceptions – Retail tobacco establishments; Hookah lounges.
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 § 12-107 (2026)
§ 12-107 Exceptions – Retail tobacco establishments; Hookah lounges.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
This subtitle does not apply to a retail tobacco establishment or a hookah lounge that qualifies under this section.
(b)Retail tobacco establishments.
A retail tobacco establishment qualifies under this section only if it:
(1)
derives at least 75% of its revenues, measured by average daily receipts, from the sale of non-cigarette tobacco products;
(2)
has a ventilation system that prevents smoke from infiltrating into any area where smoking is prohibited under this subtitle; and
(3)
prohibits the entry of minors at all times.
(c)Hookah lounges.
(1)“Hookah lounge” defined.
In this subsection, “hookah lounge” means an establishment that is primarily devoted to the on-premises use of 1 or more hookahs (also known as a hookah pipe, water pipe, shisha, or narghile) for smoking tobacco or other substances.
(2)Qualifications.
A hookah lounge qualifies under this section only if it:
(i)
meets the criteria listed in State law;
(ii)
derives at least 75% of its revenues, measured by average daily receipts, from the sale or use of non-cigarette smoking products and accessories;
(iii)
has a ventilation system that prevents smoke from infiltrating into any area where smoking is prohibited under this subtitle; and
(iv)
prohibits the presence of minors at all times.
History: Ord. 07-392
History: Ord. 18-124