# § 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.

## § 5-510 Penalties: Varied.

Balt., Md., Code § 5-510 (2026)

(a) 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) 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) 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*