Subtitle 4 – Civil and Criminal Penalties
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 § 16-401 (2026)
§ 16-401 Enforcement by citation.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, this title 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. 16-440
Balt., Md., Code § 16-402 (2026)
§ 16-402 Criminal penalties.LinkCopy Citation
Any person who violates any provision of this title or of a rule or regulation adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 12 months or to both fine and imprisonment for each offense.
History: Ord. 16-440
Balt., Md., Code § 16-403 (2026)
§ 16-403 Each package or container a separate offense.LinkCopy Citation
Each package or container of a psychoactive substance that is distributed or intended for distribution in violation of this title is a separate offense.
History: Ord. 16-440