Rules of Interpretation

Baltimore City Code art. 8, subtit. 2, pt. II

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Article 8, § 2-31 In general.

§ 2-31. 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 Part II. (Ord. 22-125; Ord. 04-795.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 8, § 2-32 Conflicting provisions.

§ 2-32. 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) Other laws. If another applicable law relating to conflicts of interest, financial disclosure, or lobbying is more stringent than this article, that provision also applies. (c) Agency rules and regulations. If an agency adopts a rule or regulation relating to conflicts of interest that is more stringent than this article, that provision also applies. (Ord. 22-125; Ord. 04-795.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 8, § 2-33 Liberal construction.

§ 2-33. Liberal construction. The Mayor and City Council intends that the provisions of this article, except those imposing criminal sanctions, be liberally construed to accomplish their purposes. (Ord. 22-125; Ord. 04-795.)

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/8/2/IIFetched: 10/25/2026