Subtitle 5 – Limited-Service Pregnancy Centers
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 § 3-501 (2026)
§ 3-501 “Limited-service pregnancy center” defined.LinkCopy Citation
In this subtitle, “limited-service pregnancy center” means any person:
(1)
whose primary purpose is to provide pregnancy-related services; and
(2)
who:
(i)
for a fee or as a free service, provides information about pregnancy-related services; but
(ii)
does not provide or refer for:
(A)
abortions; or
(B)
nondirective and comprehensive birth-control services.
History: Ord. 09-252
Balt., Md., Code § 3-502 (2026)
§ 3-502 Disclaimer required.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
A limited-service pregnancy center must provide its clients and potential clients with a disclaimer substantially to the effect that the center does not provide or make referral for abortion or birth-control services.
(b)How given.
The disclaimer required by this section must be given through 1 or more signs that are:
(1)
written in English and Spanish;
(2)
easily readable; and
(3)
conspicuously posted in the center’s waiting room or other area where individuals await service.
History: Ord. 09-252
Balt., Md., Code § 3-503 (2026)
§ 3-503 Violation notice.LinkCopy Citation
If the Health Commissioner learns that a pregnancy center is in violation of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall issue a written notice ordering the center to correct the violation within 10 days of the notice or within any longer period that the Commissioner specifies in the notice.
History: Ord. 09-252
Balt., Md., Code § 3-504 to 3-505 (2026)
§§ 3-504 to 3-505LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code § 3-506 (2026)
§ 3-506 Enforcement by citation.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The failure to comply with an order issued under <cite data-path="|health|§3-503">§ 3-503 {“Violation notice”} of this subtitle</cite> may be enforced by issuance of:
(1)
an environmental citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}; or
(2)
a civil citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}.
(b)Process not exclusive.
The issuance of a citation to enforce this subtitle does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
History: Ord. 09-252