City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 27-1. Definitions.

(a) Assignation.

The term "assignation" shall be construed to include:

(1) the making of any appointment or engagement for prostitution or lewdness; or

(2) any act in furtherance of such appointment or engagement.

(b) Lewdness.

The term "lewdness" shall be construed to mean any unnatural sexual practice.

(c) Prostitution.

The term "prostitution" shall be construed to mean the offering or receiving of the body for sexual intercourse for hire.

(d) Public place.

"Public place" means:

(1) any street, sidewalk, bridge, or alley or alleyway, plaza, park, driveway, parking lot, or transportation facility; or

(2) a motor vehicle in or on any such place.