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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: Councilmember Cohen
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
title
Gender-Inclusive Single-User Restrooms
For the purpose of requiring that certain single-user restrooms in Baltimore City be made available to all individuals regardless of gender; requiring that certain single-user restrooms use gender-inclusive signage to identify the restroom; defining certain terms; establishing certain penalties; and providing for a special effective date.
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By adding
Article - Health
Section(s) 17-101 through 17-106, to be under the new title,
“Title 17. Public Restrooms”
Baltimore City Revised Code
(Edition 2000)
By repealing and reordaining, with amendments
Article 1 - Mayor, City Council, and Municipal Agencies
Section(s) 40-14(e)(7) and 41-14(6)
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Revised Code
Article - Health
Title 17. Public Restrooms
§ 17-101. Definitions.
(a) In general.
In this title, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b) Gender-inclusive signage.
“Gender-inclusive signage” means a sign identifying a restroom that does not indicate a specific gender, such as “Restroom,” “Bathroom,” “Toilet,” or a symbol indicating the restroom’s availability for use by any individual regardless of gender.
(c) Place of publ...
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