# Subtitle 2 – Cooperation with Department

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

## Part I – Physicians; Police

### § 2-201 Physicians to report and assist.

Balt., Md., Code § 2-201 (2026)

On notice from the Commissioner, any practicing physician in the City must provide information, advice, and assistance to the Commissioner in all matters that relate to the preservation of the health of the people and the prevention of communicable diseases.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

### § 2-202 Police to execute orders.

Balt., Md., Code § 2-202 (2026)

Baltimore City Police Officers are directed to execute all orders of the Commissioner that relate to the preservation of the health in the City.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

### §§ 2-203 to 2-204

Balt., Md., Code § 2-203 to 2-204 (2026)

Reserved

## Part II – Prohibited Conduct

### § 2-205 Obstructing, etc., Departmental personnel.

Balt., Md., Code § 2-205 (2026)

No person may knowingly obstruct, resist, or interfere with the Commissioner or any officer or employee of the Department while carrying out their powers and duties.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

### § 2-206 Impersonating Departmental personnel.

Balt., Md., Code § 2-206 (2026)

No person may, without authority to do so:

(1) use any identification issued to employees of the Department; or

(2) otherwise represent him- or herself as an employee of the Department.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

### § 2-207 Failure to comply with Commissioner’s order or notice.

Balt., Md., Code § 2-207 (2026)

No person may refuse, neglect, or otherwise fail to comply with any order or notice issued under <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite> by or under the authority of the Commissioner.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

### §§ 2-208 to 2-209

Balt., Md., Code § 2-208 to 2-209 (2026)

Reserved

## Part III – Penalties.

### § 2-211 Violation a misdemeanor.

Balt., Md., Code § 2-211 (2026)

Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to the penalties provided in this Part III.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

### § 2-212 Basic penalty: $500.

Balt., Md., Code § 2-212 (2026)

Except as otherwise specified in this Part III, the penalty for a violation of this subtitle is a fine of not more than $500 for each offense.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

### § 2-213 Failure to obey notice or order: $200 plus $50/day.

Balt., Md., Code § 2-213 (2026)

Unless a higher penalty is specified in <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite> for the same offense, the penalty for a violation of <cite data-path="|health|§2-207">§ 2-207 {“Failure to comply with order or notice”} of this subtitle</cite> is a fine of not more than $200 for each offense, plus $50 for each day that the offense continues.

*History: Ord. 99-548*