# 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.

## § 9-212 Notice of violation.

Balt., Md., Code § 9-212 (2026)

(a) 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) 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*

## § 9-213 Enforcement by Commissioner.

Balt., Md., Code § 9-213 (2026)

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*

## § 9-214 Private actions; civil damages.

Balt., Md., Code § 9-214 (2026)

(a)

  (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) 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*

## §§ 9-215 to 9-216

Balt., Md., Code § 9-215 to 9-216 (2026)

Reserved