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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: The Council President
At the request of: The Administration (Health Department)
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
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Tobacco Distribution - Conforming Modifications
For the purpose of conforming the City Health Code with certain amendments made by Chapter 396, 2019 Laws of Maryland; prohibiting the distribution of certain tobacco products to individuals under 21; providing for an exception for active military personnel; defining certain terms; and providing for a special effective date.
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By repealing and re-ordaining, with amendments
Article - Health
Section(s) 12-501, 12-502, 12-503, to be under the amended subtitle designation
“Subtitle 12. Unlawful Distribution”
Baltimore City Revised 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 12. Tobacco Products
Subtitle 5. Unlawful Distribution [to Minors]
§ 12-501. Definitions.
(a) In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
[(b) Electronic smoking device.]
[“Electronic smoking device” has the meaning stated in § 12-101 {“Definitions”} of this title.]
(b) [(c)] Distribute.
“Distribute” means to:
(1) give away, sell, deliver, dispense, or issue;
(2) offer to give away, sell, deliver, dispense, or issue; or
(3) cause or hire any person to:
(i) give away,...
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