Garage and Lawn Sales

Baltimore City Code art. 15, subtit. 8

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Article 15, § 8-1 Scope of subtitle.

§ 8-1. Scope of subtitle. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) judicial sales; (2) sales made by a licensed auctioneer; or (3) sales made by a duly licensed business, such as a grocery store. (Ord. 77-522.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 15, § 8-2 Limit on frequency and duration of sales.

§ 8-2. Limit on frequency and duration of sales. (a) 1 sale per 6-month period. It is unlawful to conduct more than 1 public sale of tangible personal property commonly known as garage sales or lawn sales on residential property within any 6-month period. (b) 3 days per sale. Any 1 sale shall not be conducted for more than 3 consecutive days. (Ord. 77-522; Ord. 77-252A.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 15, § 8-3 Penalties.

§ 8-3. Penalties. Any person violating any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for each and every violation. (Ord. 77-522; Ord. 77-252A.)

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/15/8Fetched: 10/25/2026