Subtitle 2 – Sale of Unpackaged Cigarettes
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 § 12-201 (2026)
§ 12-201 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Unpackaged cigarette.
“Unpackaged cigarette” means any cigarette not contained in a sealed package of 20 or more cigarettes that are designed and intended to be sold or distributed as a unit.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 01-072
Balt., Md., Code § 12-202 (2026)
§ 12-202 Sale of unpackaged cigarettes prohibited.LinkCopy Citation
No person may sell or otherwise transfer for consideration unpackaged cigarettes to any other person.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 12-203 (2026)
§ 12-203 Enforcement by citation.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, this subtitle may be enforced by issuance of:
(1)
an environmental citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}; or
(2)
a civil citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}.
(b)Process not exclusive.
The issuance of a citation to enforce this subtitle does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
History: Ord. 01-072
History: Ord. 03-595
Balt., Md., Code § 12-204 (2026)
§ 12-204 Penalties.LinkCopy Citation
Any person who violates any provisions of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 for each offense.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 01-072