# § 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.

## § 12-112 Penalties: Varied.

Balt., Md., Code § 12-112 (2026)

(a) Any person who smokes in violation of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $500 for each offense.

(b)

  (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*