# Subtitle 1 – Definitions; General Provisions

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

## § 5-101 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code § 5-101 (2026)

(a) In this title, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Nuisance” includes any of the following, whether or not otherwise regulated by federal, state, or local law:

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

  (2) vermin infestations or other unsanitary conditions;

  (3) water or other liquid leaks or spills; or

  (4) any other health or safety hazard.

(c) “Person in charge”, when used with reference to any property, means all persons who own that property or who have possession, charge, care, or control of that property, whether as a personal representative, trustee, guardian, agent, or otherwise, and whether alone or jointly with any other person.

(d)

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

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

*History: Ord. 99-548*

## § 5-102 Commissioner’s duties.

Balt., Md., Code § 5-102 (2026)

The Commissioner of Health is responsible for:

(1) inspecting all property in the City, as the Commissioner considers necessary or appropriate to discover nuisances; and

(2) requiring the removal of all nuisances so discovered.

*History: Ord. 99-548*