Subtitle 4 – Temporary Hospitals
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 § 3-401 (2026)
§ 3-401 Establishment.LinkCopy Citation
To prevent morbidity or mortality constituting a threat to public health, the Commissioner of Health, with the approval of the Mayor may:
(1)
rent or erect suitable structures for temporary hospitals or places to receive the sick or infected; and
(2)
require sick or infected individuals to be moved to these temporary hospitals or places.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 3-402 (2026)
§ 3-402 Rules and regulations.LinkCopy Citation
In the rules and regulations adopted under <cite data-path="|health|§2-106">§ 2-106 {“Rules and regulations”} of this article</cite>, the Commissioner may, with the approval of the Mayor, adopt rules and regulations to govern:
(1)
all temporary hospitals or places established under this section; and
(2)
all individuals residing in or in any way concerned with them.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Text Conformed 03/10/21
Balt., Md., Code § 3-403 (2026)
§ 3-403 Individuals too sick to move.LinkCopy Citation
If an individual cannot be moved without danger to his or her health, the house or place where he or she remains is considered to be a temporary hospital for purposes of this subtitle.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 3-404 to 3-405 (2026)
§§ 3-404 to 3-405LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code § 3-406 (2026)
§ 3-406 Penalties: $500.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Any person who violates a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each offense.
(b)Each day a separate offense.
Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.
History: Ord. 99-548