Subtitle 11 – Criminal Tools
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 11-1 (2026)
§ 11-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
For the purpose of this subtitle, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivation shall have the meaning given herein.
(b)Detached ignition device.
“Detached ignition device” means any ignition cylinder capable of completing the electrical circuit in the ignition system of an automobile.
(c)Jumper wire device.
“Jumper wire device” means any electrical connecting device designed to complete the electrical circuit in the ignition of an automobile.
(d)Key cutter.
“Key cutter” means key-making device capable of cutting or punching out keys.
(e)Slidehammer, etc.
“Slidehammer”, “slaphammer”, or “dent-puller” means a device with a moveable weighted sleeve on a rod used to remove automobile locks.
(f)Slim-jim.
“Slim-jim” means a device for unlocking car doors.
History: Ord. 74-769
History: Ord. 85-378
History: Ord. 22-125
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 11-2 (2026)
§ 11-2 Possession to commit crime prohibited.LinkCopy Citation
No person shall knowingly possess or have under his control any device, instrument, or article listed herein, with purpose to do any unlawful act:
(1)
detached ignition switch;
(2)
jumper wire device;
(3)
key cutter;
(4)
slidehammer;
(5)
slim-jim; or
(6)
any other device, instrument, or article commonly used, designed, or specially adapted for criminal use.
History: Ord. 74-769
History: Ord. 85-378
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 11-3 (2026)
§ 11-3 Sale, etc., to minors prohibited.LinkCopy Citation
A person may not give, sell, rent, or offer for sale any of the following devices to any minor child who is known to be under the age of 18:
(1)
detached ignition switch;
(2)
jumper wire device;
(3)
key cutter;
(4)
slidehammer;
(5)
slim-jim; or
(6)
other device, instrument, or article commonly used, designed, or specially adapted for criminal use.
History: Ord. 85-378
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 11-4 (2026)
§ 11-4 Record keeping.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Every person who sells, rents, or lends the devices listed in this subtitle shall keep at his place of business a book in which shall be legibly written, in English, at the time of each transaction in the course of his business:
(1)
an accurate description of the device sold, rented, or lent; and
(2)
the name, residence, and description of the person buying, renting, or borrowing the device.
(b)Scope of description.
The description of the person shall consist of the color, sex, approximate height, age, and any distinguishing feature of such person.
History: Ord. 85-378
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 11-5 (2026)
§ 11-5 Recipient to give true information.LinkCopy Citation
No person who purchases, receives, or accepts said regulated tools shall fail or refuse to give his true name, correct age, and correct address.
History: Ord. 85-378
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 11-6 (2026)
§ 11-6 Penalties.LinkCopy Citation
Any person violating the provisions of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon the conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both.
History: Ord. 85-378