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§ 4-208 Vessels in harbor.

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 § 4-208 (2026)

§ 4-208 Vessels in harbor.Copy Citation

(a)Scope of section.
This section does not apply to a vessel that is in medical isolation.
(b)Duty to report.
The master, chief officer, or consignee of a vessel must report to the Commissioner anyone on board who is suspected of suffering from a communicable disease.
(c)When to report.
The report must be made immediately on the vessel’s coming within ¼ mile of any dock, wharf, or building in the City.
(d)Contents of report.
In addition to the information required by <cite data-path="|health|§4-102">§ 4-102 {“Form and contents of reports”} of this title</cite>, the report must contain the following information:
(1)
the name and location of the vessel;
(2)
the name of the suspected communicable disease; and
(3)
the name and condition of all individuals on board suffering from the disease.
History: Ord. 99-548