Subtitle 43 of the Baltimore City Code authorizes Baltimore's Police Commissioner to order the closing (i.e. "padlock") of a premise to the extent necessary to abate a public nuisance. A premise may be subject to a Padlock Order if the Commissioner determines that a public nuisance. 

Baltimore City Police Ordinances Article 19  § 43

Rules and Regulations for Padlock Hearings – Public Nuisances

• 614-620 Laurens Street - Legend Restaurant Grocery - October 20 2023
• 1812 West Pratt Street - Pratt Liquors & Bar - February 14, 2020
• 228 N Eutaw – Absolute Mart – December 20, 2018
• 5140 Park Heights Ave. – Park Heights Five Star Tobacco-Grocery – December 10, 2018
• 3300 Garrison Blvd – BP Gas Station – October 23, 2017
• 1909 Greenmount Ave - Greenmount Mini Market -- October 4 2017