# 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.

## § 7-701 “Litter” defined.

Balt., Md., Code § 7-701 (2026)

“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*

## § 7-702 Littering prohibited.

Balt., Md., Code § 7-702 (2026)

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*

## § 7-703 Material from vehicle.

Balt., Md., Code § 7-703 (2026)

The registered owner of a vehicle is prima facie responsible for any litter disposed of from that vehicle.

*History: Ord. 08-044*

## § 7-704

Balt., Md., Code § 7-704 (2026)

Reserved

## § 7-705 Enforcement by citation.

Balt., Md., Code § 7-705 (2026)

(a) 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) 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*

## § 7-706 Penalties: $500

Balt., Md., Code § 7-706 (2026)

(a) 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 violation continues is a separate offense.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 08-040*