City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 4-208. Vessels in harbor.

(a) Scope of section.

This section does not apply to a vessel that is in medical isolation.

(b) Duty to report.

The master, chief officer, or consignee of a vessel must report to the Commissioner anyone on board who is suspected of suffering from a communicable disease.

(c) When to report.

The report must be made immediately on the vessel's coming within ¼ mile of any dock, wharf, or building in the City.

(d) Contents of report.

In addition to the information required by § 4-102 {"Form and contents of reports"} of this title, the report must contain the following information:

(1) the name and location of the vessel;

(2) the name of the suspected communicable disease; and

(3) the name and condition of all individuals on board suffering from the disease.