# Subtitle 4 – Enforcement; Penalties.

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

## § 19-401 Enforcement by citation.

Balt., Md., Code § 19-401 (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.

(c) Each day a violation continues is a separate offense.

(d) A citation under this section may only be issued after the issuance of a written warning.

*History: Ord. 20-430*

## § 19-402 Criminal penalties.

Balt., Md., Code § 19-402 (2026)

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $250 for each offense.

(b) Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.

*History: Ord. 20-430*