# Part I – Screening Required

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

## § 4-601 Parental responsibility.

Balt., Md., Code § 4-601 (2026)

Except as specified in <cite data-path="|health|§4-603">§ 4-603 {“Exceptions”} of this subtitle</cite>, every parent and guardian must provide for the timely and appropriate testing for lead poisoning of his or her minor children, as specified by the rules and regulations that the Commissioner adopts under <cite data-path="|health|§2-106">§ 2-106 {“Rules and regulations”} of this article</cite>.

*History: Ord. 00-020*

*History: Text Conformed 03/10/21*

## § 4-602 Provider’s responsibility.

Balt., Md., Code § 4-602 (2026)

Except as specified in <cite data-path="|health|§4-603">§ 4-603 {“Exceptions”} of this subtitle</cite>, every pediatric and primary care health provider must order the timely and appropriate testing for lead poisoning of his or her minor patients, as specified by the rules and regulations that the Commissioner adopts under <cite data-path="|health|§2-106">§ 2-106 {“Rules and regulations”} of this article</cite>.

*History: Ord. 00-020*

*History: Text Conformed 03/10/21*

## § 4-603 Exceptions.

Balt., Md., Code § 4-603 (2026)

This Part I does not apply to any child whose parent or guardian, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, objects to testing on the ground that it conflicts with the parent’s or guardian’s bona fide religious beliefs and practices.

*History: Ord. 00-020*

## § 4-604 Enforcement.

Balt., Md., Code § 4-604 (2026)

(a) In enforcing this Part I, each child who is not properly tested as required is considered a separate violation.

(b) § 4-601{“Parental  responsibility”} of this subtitle may be enforced by issuance of an environmental citation under <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”} of the City Code.

(c) Any provider who violates any provision of <cite data-path="|health|§4-602">§ 4-602 {“Provider’s responsibility”} of this subtitle</cite> or of a rule or regulation adopted under it is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $100 for each violation.

(d) Subtitle 9 {“Penalties”} of this title does not apply to violations of this Part I.

*History: Ord. 00-020*

## § 4-605

Balt., Md., Code § 4-605 (2026)

Reserved