# § 5-501 Spitting in public places.

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

## § 5-501 Spitting in public places.

Balt., Md., Code § 5-501 (2026)

No person may spit on:

(1) any footpath or sidewalk of any public street or public square;

(2) the floor or anywhere else in any public building under the control of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore;

(3) the floor, platform, or steps of any railroad, bus, or other common carrier or of any depot or station;

(4) the floor or steps of any theater, store, factory, or other building that is used in common by the public;

(5) the floor of any hall or office used in common by the guests of a hotel or lodging house.

*History: Ord. 99-548*