City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 9-9. Voiding official act.

(a) In general.

Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in an action brought under § 9-6 {"Petition to court"} of this subtitle, the court may void an official act of a public servant if:

(1) the public servant had a conflict of interest that is prohibited by this article;

(2) the act arose from or concerned the subject matter of the conflict;

(3) the proceeding was brought within 90 days after the act occurred; and

(4) the court determines that the conflict had an impact on the act.

(b) Exceptions.

(1) The court may not void any contract previously approved by the Board of Estimates without the express consent of the Board of Estimates.

(2) The court may not void any official act that:

(i) appropriates public funds;

(ii) levies a tax; or

(iii) provides for the issuance of a bond, note, or other evidence of public obligation.