§ 8A-5. Disposition of abandoned property.

(a) Required methods.

The landlord shall dispose of abandoned eviction chattels by:

(1) transporting them to a licensed landfill or solid waste facility;

(2) donating them to charity; or

(3) some other legal means.

(b) Discount at City landfill or solid waste facility.

(1) A landlord who disposes of eviction chattels at a City-owned or operated landfill or solid waste facility may be charged no more than the same fees charged to the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC).

(2) To be eligible for HABC rates, the landlord or landlord's agent must present at the facility at the time of disposal:

(i) a copy of the warrant of restitution issued for the leased dwelling; and

(ii) proof that the leased dwelling is registered or licensed under City Code Article 13, Subtitle 4 {"Registration of Non-Owner-Occupied Dwellings, etc."} or Subtitle 5 {"Licensing of Rental Dwellings"}.

(3) Subject to Title 4 {"Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations"} of the City General Provisions Article, the Department of Public Works may adopt rules and regulations to carry out this subsection.

(4) A person may not make any false or misleading representation in connection with the fee rate authorized by this subsection.