# § 2-104 Commissioner’s Charter powers.

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

## § 2-104 Commissioner’s Charter powers.

Balt., Md., Code § 2-104 (2026)

Under <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="VII|§56">Article VII, § 56 of the City Charter</cite>, the Commissioner has the general care of and responsibility for:

(1) enforcing all laws for the preservation of the health of the inhabitants of the City;

(2) the study and prevention of disease, epidemics, and nuisances affecting public health; and

(3) establishing and implementing policies for:

  (i) treating and preventing physical and mental illnesses; and

  (ii) educating the public about environmental, physical, and mental health.

*History: Ord. 99-548*