Plain Text Law

Part I – 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.

Balt., Md., Code § 7-401 (2026)

§ 7-401 Definitions.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)License.
“License” means a license issued under this subtitle to operate a landfill.
(c)Person.
(1)In general.
“Person” has the meaning stated in <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-107|(a)">§ 1-107(a) {“Person: In general”}</cite> of the City Code’s <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite>.
(2)Qualified inclusion of governmental entities.
Notwithstanding <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-107|(b)">§ 1-107(b) {“Person: Exclusion”}</cite> of the <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite>, in this subtitle “person” also includes, except as used in <cite data-path="|health|§7-419">§ 7-419 {“Penalties”} of this subtitle</cite>, a governmental entity or an instrumentality or unit of a governmental entity.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 22-125
Balt., Md., Code § 7-402 (2026)

§ 7-402 Exceptions from subtitle.Copy Citation

This subtitle does not apply to:
(1)
the random placement of broken stones or rubble as a foundation, sustaining wall, or similar structure to control erosion; or
(2)
to the otherwise lawful filling of land exclusively with earth fill material that contains:
(i)
no more than 10% organic matter or rubble by volume; and
(ii)
no object larger than 12 inches in any dimension.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 7-403 to 7-405 (2026)

§§ 7-403 to 7-405Copy Citation

Reserved