§ 26-5. Public notices of zones.

(a) Pre-certification notices.

Prior to certifying or recertifying a drug-free zone, the Police Commissioner shall:

(1) cause to be published at least 1 week prior to certifying a listing of the specific area to be certified in 1 or more newspapers of general circulation in Baltimore City;

(2) provide written notice not less than 1 week prior to such certification to the Mayor and the President and members of the City Council of the specific area to be certified, including the boundaries of the area and the date when the certification will begin;

(3) post at least 3 days prior to certification a notice in the area to be certified the boundaries of the certified drug-free zone, the date certification will begin and end, and a phone number to call for additional information; and

(4) take any other steps necessary and reasonable to inform the community in and surrounding the area to be certified of such certification, including by way of example: use of mass media, publication in community newsletters or newspapers, meetings with Community groups and citizens, notification at community relations councils, or any other means deemed appropriate.

(b) Dissemination of list of zones.

The Commissioner shall cause to be disseminated to all police enforcement personnel a current list of certified drug-free zones.