# 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.

## § 3-401 Establishment.

Balt., Md., Code § 3-401 (2026)

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*

## § 3-402 Rules and regulations.

Balt., Md., Code § 3-402 (2026)

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*

## § 3-403 Individuals too sick to move.

Balt., Md., Code § 3-403 (2026)

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*

## §§ 3-404 to 3-405

Balt., Md., Code § 3-404 to 3-405 (2026)

Reserved

## § 3-406 Penalties: $500.

Balt., Md., Code § 3-406 (2026)

(a) 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 that a violation continues is a separate offense.

*History: Ord. 99-548*