§ 5-510 Penalties: Varied.
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 § 5-510 (2026)
§ 5-510 Penalties: Varied.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Spitting: $25/ $50.
Any person who violates any provision of <cite data-path="|health|§5-501">§ 5-501 {“Spitting in public places”} of this subtitle</cite> is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to:
(1)
for a first offense, a fine of not more than $25; and
(2)
for a second and any subsequent offense, a fine of not more than $50.
(b)Urinating or defecating — adult offenders: $500 and 30 days.
Any adult who violates <cite data-path="|health|§5-503">§ 5-503 {“Urinating or defecating in public places — in general”} of this subtitle</cite> is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 30 days or to both fine and imprisonment for each offense.
(c)Urinating or defecating — parent or guardian of minor: $200.
Any parent or guardian who violates <cite data-path="|health|§5-504">§ 5-504 {“Urinating or defecating in public places — parents or guardians of minors”} of this subtitle</cite> within 12 months after receiving written notice of the minor’s having violated <cite data-path="|health|§5-504">§ 5-504 {“Urinating or defecating in public places — in general”} of this subtitle</cite> is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $200 for each offense.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 10-340