Subtitle 4 – Lead-Based Paint
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 § 5-401 (2026)
§ 5-401 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Lead-based paint.
“Lead-based paint” has the meaning stated in § 6-801(j) of the State Environment Article.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 5-402 (2026)
§ 5-402 Warning label required.LinkCopy Citation
No person may possess, offer for sale, sell, or give away in the City any lead-based paint unless it bears the following or substantially equivalent warning:
“Warning — Contains Lead. Harmful if Eaten. Do not apply on any interior surfaces of a dwelling, or of a place used for the care of children, or on window sills, toys, cribs, or other furniture.”
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 5-403 (2026)
§ 5-403 Placement.LinkCopy Citation
The warning required by this subtitle must:
(1)
appear in a conspicuous place on the paint’s immediate container;
(2)
form an integral part of the printed label on that container; and
(3)
be printed in letters that are legible and that conspicuously contrast with any other printing on the container.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 5-404 (2026)
§ 5-404 Labels not to indicate interior use.LinkCopy Citation
No label on a container of lead-based paint may indicate in any way that the product is suitable for interior surfaces of dwellings or for interior surfaces of any places used for the care of children.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 5-405 to 5-406 (2026)
§§ 5-405 to 5-406LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code § 5-407 (2026)
§ 5-407 Enforcement by citation.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, this subtitle may be enforced by issuance of an environmental citation as authorized by City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}.
(b)Process not exclusive.
The issuance of an environmental citation to enforce this subtitle does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 5-408 (2026)
§ 5-408 Penalties: $1,000.LinkCopy Citation
Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 for each offense.
History: Ord. 99-548