# § 3-4 Authorized possession, transfer, etc.

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

## § 3-4 Authorized possession, transfer, etc.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 3-4 (2026)

The possession of body armor by and the  sale or other transfer of body armor to any person is authorized only if:

(1) the person is one of those excepted under <cite data-path="|19|§3-3">§ 3-3 of this subtitle</cite>; or

(2) after a background check, the Police Commissioner certifies that the person:

  (i) is not a minor; and

  (ii) has not been previously convicted of:

    (A) any felony;

    (B) any offense committed with or while possessing a firearm; or

    (C) any offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance.

*History: Ord. 00-058*