Subtitle 7 – Biological Terrorism Reporting
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 § 4-701 (2026)
§ 4-701 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Suspect symptoms.
“Suspect symptoms” means those symptoms that, by rule or regulation adopted under <cite data-path="|health|§2-106">§ 2-106 of this article</cite>, the Commissioner designates as being indicative of a possible biological terrorist attack.
History: Ord. 01-259
History: Text Conformed 03/10/21
Balt., Md., Code § 4-702 (2026)
§ 4-702 In general.LinkCopy Citation
(a)When reports to be made.
Unless the Commissioner’s rules or regulations specify otherwise, each report required by this subtitle must be made daily for all events occurring within the preceding 24 hours.
(b)How reports to be made.
Each report required by this subtitle must be made electronically, by a method and in the form the Commissioner’s rules or regulations specify.
(c)Contents of reports.
Each report required by this subtitle must contain:
(1)
all of the information specified in this subtitle for that report; and
(2)
all other information that the Commissioner requires by rule or regulation.
History: Ord. 01-259
Balt., Md., Code § 4-703 (2026)
§ 4-703 EMS calls.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Duty to report.
The Emergency Medical System of the Baltimore City Fire Department must report to the Commissioner on all calls made to assist individuals who evidence suspect symptoms.
(b)Contents of report.
In addition to any other information required by rule or regulation, the report must specify for each reporting period:
(1)
the aggregate number of calls subject to the report; and
(2)
for each of these calls, the specific suspect symptom or symptoms identified.
History: Ord. 01-259
Balt., Md., Code § 4-704 (2026)
§ 4-704 Animal carcasses.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Duty to report.
The Department of Public Works, the Department of Transportation, and the Health Department’s Bureau of Animal Control must report to the Commissioner on animal carcasses that the Commissioner specifies by rule or regulation.
(b)Contents of report.
In addition to any other information required by rule or regulation, the report must specify for each reporting period:
(1)
the aggregate number of carcasses subject to the report; and
(2)
the number of carcasses for each species.
History: Ord. 01-259
History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code § 4-705 (2026)
§ 4-705 School absences.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Duty to report.
The Baltimore City Public School System must report to the Commissioner on all elementary school absences.
(b)Contents of report.
In addition to any other information required by rule or regulation, the report must specify for each reporting period:
(1)
the aggregate percentage of absences Citywide; and
(2)
the percentage of absences by grade.
History: Ord. 01-259
Balt., Md., Code § 4-706 (2026)
§ 4-706 Health Center treatments.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Duty to report.
The Baltimore City Community Health Centers must report to the Commissioner on all patients who evidence suspect symptoms.
(b)Contents of report.
In addition to any other information required by rule or regulation, the report must specify for each reporting period:
(1)
the aggregate number of patients subject to the report; and
(2)
for each of these patients, the specific suspect symptom or symptoms identified.
History: Ord. 01-259
Balt., Md., Code § 4-707 (2026)
§ 4-707 Emergency department visits.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Duty to report.
The reporting officer of each hospital, related institution, clinic, or other health care facility, as appointed under <cite data-path="|health|§4-202">§ 4-202 of this title</cite>, must report to the Commissioner on all emergency department visits by individuals who evidence suspect symptoms.
(b)Contents of report.
In addition to any other information required by rule or regulation, the report must specify for each reporting period:
(1)
the aggregate number of patients subject to the report; and
(2)
for each of these patients, the specific suspect symptom or symptoms identified.
History: Ord. 01-259
Balt., Md., Code § 4-708 (2026)
§ 4-708 Medications.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Duty to report.
The individual in charge of any public or private pharmacy must report to the Commissioner on all sales of any over-the-counter medication that the Commissioner designates by rule or regulation as being a medication used for the treatment of suspect symptoms.
(b)Contents of report.
In addition to any other information required by rule or regulation, the report must specify, for each medication sold during a reporting period:
(1)
the type and strength of that index medication; and
(2)
the aggregate number of units sold during the reporting period.
History: Ord. 01-259