# Part 4 – Pinball Machines Operated by Minors

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 2-21 Minors under 16.

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 2-21 (2026)

It is unlawful for the proprietor or person in charge of any premises on which there is a pinball machine (as that term is described and characterized in <cite data-path="|15">this article</cite>), which is or should be licensed under <cite data-path="|15">this article</cite>, to permit any person under 16 years of age to operate that device at any time.

*History: Ord. 56-664*

*History: Ord. 99-526*

## § 2-22 Minors 16 or older.

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 2-22 (2026)

It also is unlawful for the proprietor or person in charge of the premises to permit any minor 16 years old or older to operate the device between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on any day between September 1 of any year and June 15 of the following year, except on Sundays and public school holidays if otherwise permitted by law.

*History: Ord. 49-699*

*History: Ord. 56-664*

*History: Ord. 99-526*

## § 2-23 Identification required.

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 2-23 (2026)

Any proprietor or person in charge who is asked to permit the playing of the device by any person whom he has reason to believe may be a minor within the terms of this subtitle, shall require identification and proof of age from the applicant.

*History: Ord. 56-664*

*History: Ord. 99-526*

## §§ 2-24 to 2-30

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 2-24 to 2-30 (2026)

Reserved