Lie Detector Tests

Baltimore City Code art. 11, div. II, subtit. 11

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Baltimore City Code, Article 11, § 11-1 “Employer” defined.

§ 11-1. “Employer” defined. The term “employer” as used in this subtitle means every employer engaged in any business or enterprise in this City, other than the government of the State of Maryland, or of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore. (Ord. 65-555.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 11, § 11-2 Prohibited conduct.

§ 11-2. Prohibited conduct. (a) In general. No employer shall demand or require any applicant for employment or prospective employment or any employee to submit to take a polygraph, lie detector, or similar test or examination as a condition of employment or continued employment. (b) Exception for governmental entities. The prohibition of this section does not apply to the federal government or local subdivision thereof, including the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore. (Ord. 65-555.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 11, § 11-3 Penalties.

§ 11-3. Penalties. Any employer who violates the provisions of this subtitle shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not to exceed $500. (Ord. 65-555.)

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/11/II/11Fetched: 10/25/2026