Title 5 – Nuisance Control

garbage, rubbish, or other waste, as these terms are defined in Title 7 {“Waste Control”} of <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite>;

vermin infestations or other unsanitary conditions;

water or other liquid leaks or spills; or

any other health or safety hazard.

“Property” means all forms of real and personal property and possessions,

“Property” includes lots, structures, streets, wharves, docks, and other places.

the Commissioner may do the needed work; and

all costs and expenses will be a lien on the property.

post the notice on the property; or

publish the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the City.

removing or abating the condition identified in the notice; and

posting or publishing notice under <cite data-path="|health|§5-204">§ 5-204 {“Service of notice”} of this subtitle</cite>.

“Dwelling” has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City <cite data-path="|building-codes|II">Building Code</cite>.

“Dwelling” includes any dwelling unit or rooming unit.

abate, remove, or otherwise deal with nuisances and emergencies affecting the public health; and

maintain and augment public health programs, such as rodent control, lead paint poisoning prevention, environmental sanitation, and housing hygiene.

a violation of <cite data-path="|health">this article</cite> or of any related law;

a felony; or

a misdemeanor involving an act of violence that is committed in the inspector’s presence.

If the minor fails to comply with the order, the police officer may take him or her into custody.

After the information needed to carry out the purposes of this subtitle has been recorded, the minor must be:

an environmental citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}; or

a civil citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}.

for a first offense, a fine of not more than $25; and

for a second and any subsequent offense, a fine of not more than $50.

“Collection of water” means any collection of standing or running water.

“Collection of water” includes water contained in any ditch, roof or other gutter, pond, pool, excavation, depression, fountain, tank, well, barrel, tire, urn, can, box, bottle, tub, bucket, or other similar container.

spraying with a chemical compound approved by and applied in accordance with the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency;

cutting and removal;

digging under; or

any other method that the Commissioner approves.

If the condition is not corrected within 10 days of the notice, the Commissioner may notify the Director of Public Works, who must proceed to correct the condition at the expense of the person in charge.

Grass, weeds, and other rank vegetation must be cut to a height of not more than 3 inches.

blood;

refuse coal oil;

dead animal or part of an animal;

domestic or sanitary sewage;

excrement;

filth;

foul or nauseous liquid;

garbage;

slaughter house or other trade cleanings;

stagnant water; or

other offensive matter of any kind.

intended for household use or for packaging garments or other articles intended for household use;

larger than 6 inches in diameter at the open end; and

made of film less than 1 mil (0.001 inch) thick.

The warning must be printed on, attached to, or accompany each plastic bag or each package of plastic bags delivered to the consumer.

The warning must be prominently and conspicuously displayed in bold face type, in accordance with the following table: <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Combined length and width of bag</th> <th>Minimum Size of Lettering</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Less than 30 inches</td> <td>10 points</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30 inches or more, but less than 40 inches</td> <td>14 points</td> </tr> <tr> <td>40 inches or more, but less than 60 inches</td> <td>18 points</td> </tr> <tr> <td>60 inches or more</td> <td>24 points</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

For a person who violates any provision of <cite data-path="|health|§5-906">§ 5-906 {“Abandoned refrigerators, etc.”} of this subtitle</cite>, the penalty is a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days or both fine and imprisonment for each offense.

Each day that a violation of § 5-906 continues is a separate offense.