# § 2-107 Right of entry.

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

## § 2-107 Right of entry.

Balt., Md., Code § 2-107 (2026)

(a) The Commissioner may, at all reasonable times, enter any structure or premises within the City:

  (1) whenever the Commissioner has reason to believe that a health hazard, nuisance, or violation of <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite> exists in or is emanating from that structure or premises;

  (2) to inspect any property, facilities, equipment, operations, animals, records, or other things required or authorized by <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite> to be inspected; or

  (3) otherwise as necessary or appropriate to enforce <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite>.

(b)

  (1) In this subsection, “dwelling” has the meaning stated in <cite data-path="|health|§5-301|(b)">§ 5-301(b) of this article</cite>.

  (2) The entry and inspection of a dwelling must be made in accordance with § 104.6 {“Right of entry”} of the Baltimore City <cite data-path="|building-codes|II">Building Code</cite>.

  (3) A search warrant must be obtained in accordance with § 104.6  {“Right of entry”} of the Baltimore City <cite data-path="|building-codes|II">Building Code</cite>, except as otherwise specified in that section.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 02-475*

*History: Ord. 13-093*