Right of entry.
Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 2-107
in effect§ 2-107. Right of entry.
(a) In general.
The Commissioner may, at all reasonable times, enter any structure or premises within the City:
(1) whenever the Commissioner has reason to believe that a health hazard, nuisance, or violation of this article exists in or is emanating from that structure or premises;
(2) to inspect any property, facilities, equipment, operations, animals, records, or other things required or authorized by this article to be inspected; or
(3) otherwise as necessary or appropriate to enforce this article.
(b) Dwellings.
(1) “Dwelling” defined.
In this subsection, “dwelling” has the meaning stated in § 5-301(b) of this article.
(2) Governing procedures.
The entry and inspection of a dwelling must be made in accordance with § 104.6 {“Right of entry”} of the Baltimore City Building Code.
(3) Search warrant.
A search warrant must be obtained in accordance with § 104.6 {“Right of entry”} of the Baltimore City Building Code, except as otherwise specified in that section.
(Ord. 13-093; Ord. 02-475; 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/2-107Fetched: 10/25/2026