# Part 2A – Firearms — Reporting Theft or Loss

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

## § 59-17 “Firearm” defined.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 59-17 (2026)

In this Part 2A, “firearm” includes any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or other firearm.

*History: Ord. 08-065*

## § 59-18 Reporting required.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 59-18 (2026)

If a firearm is lost or stolen, the person who owned the firearm shall report the theft or loss to the Baltimore Police Department.  The report shall be made within 48 hours after the theft or loss is first discovered.

*History: Ord. 08-065*

## § 59-19 Entry to NCIC Database.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 59-19 (2026)

On receipt of a report of a stolen or lost firearm, the Baltimore Police Department shall enter into the National Crime Information Center Database the following information, to the extent known:

(1) the firearm’s caliber, make, model, manufacturer, and serial number; and

(2) any other distinguishing number or identification mark on the firearm.

*History: Ord. 08-065*

## § 59-20

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 59-20 (2026)

Reserved

## § 59-20A Enforcement by citation.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 59-20A (2026)

(a) In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, <cite data-path="|19|§59-18">§ 59-18 of this Part 2</cite>A may be enforced by issuance of a civil citation under City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”}.

(b) The issuance of a civil citation to enforce <cite data-path="|19|§59-18">§ 59-18 of this Part 2</cite>A does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law.

*History: Ord. 08-065*

## § 59-20B Criminal penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 59-20B (2026)

Any person who violates <cite data-path="|19|§59-18">§ 59-18 of this Part 2</cite>A is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to the following penalties:

(1) for a 1<sup>st</sup> offense, a fine of not more than $500; and

(2) for any subsequent offense, a fine of not more than $750 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days or both fine and imprisonment.

*History: Ord. 08-065*