§ 9-317 Penalties.
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 § 9-317 (2026)
§ 9-317 Penalties.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or of a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, subject to the penalties specified in this section.
(b)Entertainment noise — adult offenders: $500 and 30 days.
For an adult who violates <cite data-path="|health|§9-306">§ 9-306 {“Prohibited conduct — in general”} of this subtitle</cite>, the penalty is a fine of not more $500 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days or both fine and imprisonment for each offense.
(c)Entertainment noise — parent or guardian of minor: $100.
For a parent or guardian who violates § 9-307 {“Prohibited conduct —parents or guardians of minors”<strong>}</strong> of this subtitle within 12 months after receiving written notice of the minor’s having violated <cite data-path="|health|§9-306">§ 9-306 {“Prohibited conduct — in general”} of this subtitle</cite>, the parent or guardian is subject to a fine of not more than $100 for each offense.
(d)Commercial noise — Outcrying: $1,000.
For any violation of <cite data-path="|health|§9-313">§ 9-313 {“Outcrying”} of this subtitle</cite>, the penalty is a fine of not more than $1,000 for each offense.
(e)Commercial noise — Loudspeakers: $1,000 and 60 days.
(1)
For any violation of <cite data-path="|health|§9-312">§ 9-312 {“Loudspeakers, etc.”} of this subtitle</cite>, the penalty is a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 60 days or both fine and imprisonment for each offense.
(2)
Every day that a violation continues is a separate offense.
History: Ord. 99-548