# Subtitle 6 – Flavored Tobacco Wrappings

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 12-601 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code § 12-601 (2026)

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

(b) “Distribute” means to:

  (1) sell, deliver, dispense, issue,  transfer, or otherwise distribute;

  (2) offer to sell, deliver, dispense, issue, transfer,  or otherwise distribute; or

  (3) cause or hire any person to:

    (i) sell, deliver, dispense, issue, transfer,  or otherwise distribute; or

    (ii) offer to sell, deliver, dispense, issue,  transfer or otherwise distribute.

(c) “Flavored tobacco wrapping” means any cigarette rolling paper or tobacco wrapping leaf or paper constituted from tobacco that is, or is held out to be, impregnated or scented with, or aged or dipped in, or has as a constituent part (including a smoke constituent) or additive, an artificial or natural flavor, alcoholic liquor, or an herb or spice, including strawberry, grape, orange, clove, cinnamon, pineapple, coconut, licorice, cocoa, cherry, coffee, chocolate, vanilla, honey, or any other flavoring agent that is a characterizing flavor of the tobacco product or the tobacco smoke.

*History: Ord. 09-234*

## § 12-602 Distribution prohibited

Balt., Md., Code § 12-602 (2026)

No person may distribute for consideration any flavored tobacco wrapping to any other person.

*History: Ord. 09-234*

## § 12-603 Exception for certain tobacco shops.

Balt., Md., Code § 12-603 (2026)

This subtitle does not apply to the distribution of flavored wrapping paper by or to a retail tobacco establishment that:

(1) derives at least 75% of its revenues, measured by average daily receipts, from the sale of non-cigarette tobacco products;

(2) maintains for sale an inventory of  loose tobacco products; and

(3) prohibits the entry of minors at all times.

*History: Ord. 09-234*

## § 12-604 Exception for vending machine sales.

Balt., Md., Code § 12-604 (2026)

This subtitle does not apply to the sale or distribution of tobacco products by vending machines.

*History: Ord. 09-234*

## § 12-605

Balt., Md., Code § 12-605 (2026)

Reserved

## § 12-606 Enforcement by citation.

Balt., Md., Code § 12-606 (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 as authorized by City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}; or

  (2) a civil citation as authorized by 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. 09-234*

## § 12-607 Penalties: $1,000.

Balt., Md., Code § 12-607 (2026)

(a) Any person who violates any provision 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.

(b) Each individual wrapping distributed in violation of this subtitle is a separate offense.

*History: Ord. 09-234*

*History: Ord. 10-340*