# 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.

## § 7-401 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code § 7-401 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “License” means a license issued under this subtitle to operate a landfill.

(c)

  (1) “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) 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*

## § 7-402 Exceptions from subtitle.

Balt., Md., Code § 7-402 (2026)

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*

## §§ 7-403 to 7-405

Balt., Md., Code § 7-403 to 7-405 (2026)

Reserved