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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: Councilmember Burnett
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
title
Police Ordinances - Prohibiting the Purchase of Prostitution
For the purpose of prohibiting the purchase of prostitution in Baltimore City; defining certain terms; establishing certain penalties; setting a special effective date; and generally relating to the purchase of prostitution.
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By adding
Article 19 - Police Ordinances
Section(s) 28-1 to 28-4, to be under the new subtitle name,
“Subtitle 28. Purchasing Prostitution.”
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
By adding
Article 1. Mayor, City Council, and Municipal Agencies
Sections 41-14(2)(§ 28-2.)
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 Code
Article 19. Police Ordinances
Subtitle 28. Purchasing Prostitution
§ 28-1. Definitions.
(a) In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b) Prostitution.
“Prostitution” means the performance of a sexual act, sexual contact, or vaginal intercourse, as these terms are defined in State Criminal Law Article § 3-301, for hire.
(c) Purchase.
“Purchase” means to offer or agree to pay money or something of value to another person in return for a service.
§ 28-2. Prohibited co...
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