Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Amount of Fines and Penalties

SB 573 amends Baltimore City's charter to increase the maximum civil and criminal fine for ordinance violations from $1,000 to $10,000. This change directly affects Baltimore City authorities enforcing local ordinances and individuals or businesses subject to those ordinances. The bill modifies Section 48 of the city charter to authorize higher penalties while maintaining a 12-month maximum imprisonment limit for violations. It takes effect October 1, 2025.