§ 27-14. Public notices of zones.

(a) Pre-certification notices.

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

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

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

(3) at least 3 days prior to certification, publish a notice of certification in the area to be certified. Publication shall be by use of mass media, community newsletters or newspapers, community relations councils, by posting notices on city-owned poles or other structures in the area, posting notices, after obtaining permission, in local shops and shop windows and on utility poles, or any other means deemed appropriate.

(b) Dissemination of list of zones.

The Commissioner shall disseminate to all police enforcement personnel a current list of certified prostitution-free zones.