# § 39-3 Exemptions.

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

## § 39-3 Exemptions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 39-3 (2026)

(a) <cite data-path="|19|§39-2">§ 39-2 {“Possession prohibited”} of this subtitle</cite> does not apply to a replica gun if the replica gun is:

  (1) actively being transported in intrastate, interstate, or foreign commerce; or

  (2) used primarily for:

    (i) the production of a television program, a theatrical or motion picture presentation, or a historical reenactment, provided the use complies with all applicable laws, rules, or regulations concerning the use;

    (ii) a firearm training class taught by a certified qualified firearm instructor pursuant to Maryland law;

    (iii) competitions, or in training for competitions, that test the shooting skills of competitors;

    (iv) display or use on real property owned by the owner of a replica gun, provided the display or use complies with all applicable laws, rules, or regulations concerning the display or use; or

    (v) paintball, provided the use complies with City Code <cite data-path="|19|§59-26">Article 19, § 59-26 {“Gas- or air-pellet guns”}</cite>.

(b) A replica gun must be stored in a locked case or affixed to a wall at all times when not in use for an exempt use under paragraph (a)(2) of this section in order to qualify for the exemption.

*History: Ord. 16-593*