# § 59-24 Mini- and pistol-crossbows.

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

## § 59-24 Mini- and pistol-crossbows.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 59-24 (2026)

(a)

  (1) As used in this section, the following words have the meanings indicated unless their context clearly indicates otherwise.

  (2) “Mini-crossbow” or “pistol-crossbow” means a weapon:

    (i) consisting of a bow fixed across a stock or pistol-shaped device having a groove or barrel for the arrow or similar missile and a mechanism for holding and releasing the string;

    (ii) used for shooting arrows or similar missiles; and

    (iii) having an overall length of less than 18 inches.

(b) A person shall not wear, carry, possess, sell, purchase, transfer, give, or trade a mini-crossbow or pistol-crossbow in the City of Baltimore.

(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to:

  (1) a sworn police officer;

  (2) a museum or similar institution for historical display purposes; or

  (3) a demonstration by an organization at a public event approved by the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City.

(d) Any person who violates a provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days or both fine and imprisonment.

*History: Ord. 94-320*

*History: Ord. 22-125*