Section 109. Violations

109.1 Unlawful acts.

It is unlawful for any person to be in conflict with or in violation of any provision of this Code or of any {rule,} regulation, permit, notice, or order issued under this Code.

109.2 Notice of violation.

Except as otherwise specifically authorized by law, the Code Official must serve a notice of violation or an order before undertaking a prosecution or other enforcement action.

109.3 Prosecution of violation.

Any person who violates a provision of this Code or who fails to comply with a notice of violation or an order served in accordance with § 110 {"Notices and Orders”} of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. If the violation is not abated or the notice or order not complied with, the Code Official may institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct, or abate the violation or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of this Code or of the order or direction made under this Code.

109.4 Violation penalties.

The penalties for a violation of this Code are as provided in § 114 {"Violations”} of the Baltimore City Building Code for a violation of that Code.

109.5 Remedies and enforcement.

The imposition of penalties under this section does not preclude the institution of appropriate action:

1. to restrain, correct, or abate a violation,

2. to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises, or

3. to stop an illegal act, conduct, business, or use of the structure or premises.

109.5.1 Building Code provisions.

Additional remedies, civil penalties, and enforcement proceedings are as provided in § 114.3 {"Enforcement generally"} and § 114.5 {"Civil penalties and costs"} of the Baltimore City Building Code.