Code Violation Reporting in Bowie, MD (2026)
1 verified code violation reporting rules for Bowie, Maryland, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
How to Report
In the City of Bowie, a code enforcement officer, a City employee the City Manager authorizes to issue citations, opens a municipal infraction case either from personal observation or from a resident's sworn affidavit describing the violation. The Bowie City Code lets anyone who receives a citation request review before the Administrative Review Board within 15 days, created under Chapter 1A of the Code.
How to Report Code Violations in Bowie, MD
Some RestrictionsBowie City Code §§ 1-2, 1-6C(2), (5)
Code enforcement officer. The term "code enforcement officer" shall mean an employee of the City authorized by the City Manager to issue citations for violations of this Code. ... ... § 1-6. Misdemeanor; municipal infractions; general penalty; continuing violations. ... ... C. Municipal infractions. ... (2) Citation. Citations for municipal infractions shall be issued by a code enforcement offi...
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