City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 11-7. Board of Licenses for Massage Establishments.

(a) Board established.

There is hereby created and established a Board of Licenses for Massage Establishments, with the membership, powers, and duties as in this subtitle provided.

(b) Composition.

(1) The Board shall be composed of:

(i) the Commissioner of Health;

(ii) the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development; and

(iii) the Chief of the Fire Department.

(2) A member of the Board may designate a duly authorized officer of his Department to serve in his capacity as may be necessary from time to time.

(c) Officers.

The members of the Board shall annually elect a chairman from among the members of the Board and may appoint a Secretary.

(d) Compensation; expenses.

The members of the Board shall receive no compensation for services rendered by them as members of the Board, but they shall be reimbursed for all necessary and proper expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.

(e) Rules and regulations.

Subject to Title 4 {"Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations"} of the City General Provisions Article, the Board is authorized and empowered to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to carry out the purpose and intent of this subtitle.

(f) Notice of applications.

The Board through its rules, shall provide for the notification of civic associations of applications received from massage establishments within the district served by the association.