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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: President Mosby
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
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Vacant Structures - Nuisance Abatement - Penalty
For the purpose of increasing a certain penalty for failing to obey a nuisance abatement order at a certain type of property; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to nuisance abatement penalties for vacant structures.
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By adding
Article 19 - Police Ordinances
Section 43A-1(h)
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
By amending
Article 19 - Police Ordinances
Section 43A-8
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 Code
Article 19. Police Ordinances
Subtitle 43A. Neighborhood Nuisances - Abatement
§ 43A-1. Definitions.
(h) Vacant structure.
(1) In general.
“Vacant structure” has the meaning stated in § 116.4.1.2 of the Baltimore City Building Code.
(2) Exclusions.
“Vacant structure” does not include an accessory structure that is not intended for occupancy, such as a garage, shed, or storage building.
§ 43A-8. Penalties.
(a) In general.
Any person who violates a provision of § 43A-7 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to the following penalties:
(1) for a violation of § 43A-7(a) {“Prohibited conduct: Destruction, etc., of...
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