Rules of Interpretation

Baltimore City Code div. Health Code, tit. 1, subtit. 2

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 1-201 In general.

§ 1-201. In general. In interpreting and applying this article, the following rules of interpretation apply: (1) those contained in Subtitles 2 and 3 of the City Code’s General Provisions Article; and (2) any additional rules contained in this subtitle. (Ord. 22-125; Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 1-202 Conflicting provisions.

§ 1-202. Conflicting provisions. (a) Article sets minimum requirements. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this article must be taken to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. (b) Most restrictive provision governs. If any condition imposed by a provision of this article is either more or less restrictive than a comparable condition imposed by any other provision of this article or by any other law, rule, or regulation of any kind, the condition that is the more restrictive governs. (Ord. 22-125; Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 1-203 Mail.

§ 1-203. Mail. Whenever this article requires the use of “registered mail” or “certified mail”, either method may be used. (Ord. 22-125; 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/1/2Fetched: 10/25/2026