As used in this section, the following words have the meanings indicated unless their context clearly indicates otherwise. “Mini-crossbow” or “pistol-crossbow” means a weapon: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; used for shooting arrows or similar missiles; and having an overall length of less than 18 inches. A person shall not wear, carry, possess, sell, purchase, transfer, give, or trade a mini-crossbow or pistol-crossbow in the City of Baltimore. The provisions of this section shall not apply to:a sworn police officer; a museum or similar institution for historical display purposes; or a demonstration by an organization at a public event approved by the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City. 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. City Code, 1976/83, art. 19, §116A Ord. 94-320 Ord. 22-125