§ 12-112 Penalties: Varied.
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 § 12-112 (2026)
§ 12-112 Penalties: Varied.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Smoker: $500.
Any person who smokes in violation of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $500 for each offense.
(b)Employer or person in charge: $750.
(1)
Any employer or other person in charge who violates a provision of this subtitle or who knowingly allows a violation is subject to a civil fine of not more than $750 for each offense.
(2)
It is an affirmative defense that the employer, other person in charge, or an agent of the employer or other person in charge:
(i)
posted a “No Smoking” sign at each entrance used by the public; and
(ii)
removed all ashtrays and other smoking paraphernalia from all areas where smoking is prohibited; and
(iii)
in a bar or restaurant:
(A)
refused to seat or serve any person who smoked where smoking is prohibited; and
(B)
if the person continued to smoke after an initial warning, asked the person to leave the establishment.
(3)
Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.
History: Ord. 07-392
History: Ord. 10-340