Part III – Enforcement
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 § 9-212 (2026)
§ 9-212 Notice of violation.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
If the Commissioner of Health believes that any provision of this subtitle has been violated, the Commissioner may issue a written notice to the alleged violator.
(b)Contents of notice and order.
The notice must:
(i)
specify the nature and facts of the violation, including the dB(A) readings noted and the time and place of their detection; and
(ii)
order corrective action to be taken within the time the Commissioner specifies.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 9-213 (2026)
§ 9-213 Enforcement by Commissioner.LinkCopy Citation
If corrective action is not taken within the time specified in the notice, the Commissioner may institute injunctive or other legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 9-214 (2026)
§ 9-214 Private actions; civil damages.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Private action to enforce.
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, any person may bring a civil action against any person who is in violation of a noise control requirement of this subtitle.
(2)
An action under this subsection may not be brought:
(i)
before 60 days after the complainant has given notice of the violation to the Commissioner and to the alleged violator; or
(ii)
while the Commissioner is diligently prosecuting a civil action to require the alleged violator to comply with this subtitle.
(b)Action for civil damages.
Nothing in this subtitle limits the right of any person to damages or other relief for injury to person or property.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 9-215 to 9-216 (2026)
§§ 9-215 to 9-216LinkCopy Citation
Reserved