Subtitle 7 – Littering
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 § 7-701 (2026)
§ 7-701 “Litter” defined.LinkCopy Citation
“Litter” means to discard or otherwise dispose of, in any way other than as authorized by <cite data-path="|health|§7-601">§ 7-601 of this title</cite>, of small amounts of paper, beverage containers, glass, garbage, or other waste that:
(1)
weigh less than 1 pound;
(2)
comprise less than 1 cubic foot; and
(3)
are not toxic, noxious, or otherwise a threat to the public health or safety.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 7-702 (2026)
§ 7-702 Littering prohibited.LinkCopy Citation
No person may:
(1)
litter on any public or private property; or
(2)
permit the accumulation of litter on any property under that person’s control.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 7-703 (2026)
§ 7-703 Material from vehicle.LinkCopy Citation
The registered owner of a vehicle is prima facie responsible for any litter disposed of from that vehicle.
History: Ord. 08-044
Balt., Md., Code § 7-704 (2026)
§ 7-704LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code § 7-705 (2026)
§ 7-705 Enforcement by citation.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, this subtitle may be enforced by issuance of:
(1)
an environmental citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}; or
(2)
a civil citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}.
(b)Process not exclusive.
The issuance of a citation to enforce this subtitle does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 03-595
Balt., Md., Code § 7-706 (2026)
§ 7-706 Penalties: $500LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Any person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of $500 for each offense.
(b)Each day a separate offense.
Each day a violation continues is a separate offense.
History: Ord. 99-548
History: Ord. 08-040