Penalties: Varied.
Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 5-510
in effect§ 5-510. Penalties: Varied.
(a) Spitting: $25/ $50.
Any person who violates any provision of § 5-501 {“Spitting in public places”} of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to:
(1) for a first offense, a fine of not more than $25; and
(2) for a second and any subsequent offense, a fine of not more than $50.
(b) Urinating or defecating — adult offenders: $500 and 30 days.
Any adult who violates § 5-503 {“Urinating or defecating in public places — in general”} of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 30 days or to both fine and imprisonment for each offense.
(c) Urinating or defecating — parent or guardian of minor: $200.
Any parent or guardian who violates § 5-504 {“Urinating or defecating in public places — parents or guardians of minors”} of this subtitle within 12 months after receiving written notice of the minor’s having violated § 5-504 {“Urinating or defecating in public places — in general”} of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $200 for each offense.
(Ord. 10-340; Ord. 99-548.)
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/health/5-510Fetched: 10/25/2026