Littering

Baltimore City Code div. Health Code, tit. 7, subtit. 7

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Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-701 “Litter” defined.

§ 7-701. “Litter” defined. “Litter” means to discard or otherwise dispose of, in any way other than as authorized by § 7-601 of this title, of small amounts of paper, beverage containers, glass, garbage, or other waste that: (1) weigh less than 1 pound; (2) comprise less than 1 cubic foot; and (3) are not toxic, noxious, or otherwise a threat to the public health or safety. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-702 Littering prohibited.

§ 7-702. Littering prohibited. No person may: (1) litter on any public or private property; or (2) permit the accumulation of litter on any property under that person’s control. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-703 Material from vehicle.

§ 7-703. Material from vehicle. The registered owner of a vehicle is prima facie responsible for any litter disposed of from that vehicle. (Ord. 08-044.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-704 {Reserved}

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-705 Enforcement by citation.

§ 7-705. Enforcement by citation. (a) In general. In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, this subtitle may be enforced by issuance of: (1) an environmental citation under City Code Article 1, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}; or (2) a civil citation under City Code Article 1, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}. (b) Process not exclusive. The issuance of a citation to enforce this subtitle does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law. (Ord. 03-595; Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 7-706 Penalties: $500

§ 7-706. Penalties: $500 (a) In general. Any person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of $500 for each offense. (b) Each day a separate offense. Each day a violation continues is a separate offense. (Ord. 08-040; 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/7/7Fetched: 10/25/2026