City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 2-104. Commissioner's Charter powers.

Under Article VII, § 56 of the City Charter, the Commissioner has the general care of and responsibility for:

(1) enforcing all laws for the preservation of the health of the inhabitants of the City;

(2) the study and prevention of disease, epidemics, and nuisances affecting public health; and

(3) establishing and implementing policies for:

(i) treating and preventing physical and mental illnesses; and

(ii) educating the public about environmental, physical, and mental health.