Immunization Required

Baltimore City Code div. Health Code, tit. 4, subtit. 5, pt. II

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 4-503 Parental responsibility.

§ 4-503. Parental responsibility. Except as specified in § 4-506 {“Exceptions”} of this subtitle, every parent and guardian must provide for the timely and appropriate immunization of their minor children against all immunization-preventable childhood diseases, as specified by rule or regulation that the Commissioner adopts under § 2-106 {“Rules and regulations”} of this article. (Text Conformed 03/10/21; Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 4-504 Scope of enforcement.

§ 4-504. Scope of enforcement. In enforcing this Part II, each child who is not properly immunized as required is considered a separate offense. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 4-505 Rules and regulations.

§ 4-505. Rules and regulations. In adopting rules and regulations under this Part II, the Commissioner must consider the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 4-506 Exceptions.

§ 4-506. Exceptions. This Part II does not apply: (1) to any child whose parent or guardian, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, objects to immunization on the ground that it conflicts with the parent’s or guardian’s bona fide religious beliefs and practices; or (2) if, because of a child’s medical condition, the administration of an immunizing agent could precipitate a medical emergency. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, §§ 4-507 to 4-508 {Reserved}

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/4/5/IIFetched: 10/25/2026