Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Fines and Penalties
Sponsor: Robbyn Lewis (District 46)Committee: Government, Labor, and ElectionsSubject: Counties - Local LawsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 486 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Removing the maximum amount that Baltimore City is authorized to establish for civil and criminal fines and penalties for violating certain ordinances, rules, or regulations.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Roth-Gormley, Shana | Community Law Center | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Lewis, Delegate Lewislegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lerol, Travis | Travis Lerol | Position only |
| FWA | Lewis, Del. Robbyn | Baltimore City House Delegation | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Themelis, Nina | Mayor's Office of Government Relations | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Pipkin, Matthewlobbyist | Maryland Multi-Housing Association | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AllianceRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association
INFOPipkin, MatthewMaryland Multi-Housing AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Multi-Housing Association