# 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.

## § 12-201 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code § 12-201 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “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*

## § 12-202 Sale of unpackaged cigarettes prohibited.

Balt., Md., Code § 12-202 (2026)

No person may sell or otherwise transfer for consideration unpackaged cigarettes to any other person.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

## § 12-203 Enforcement by citation.

Balt., Md., Code § 12-203 (2026)

(a) 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) 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*

## § 12-204 Penalties.

Balt., Md., Code § 12-204 (2026)

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*