Subtitle 9 – Chemically Treated Paper
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 9-1 (2026)
§ 9-1 “Chemically treated paper” defined.LinkCopy Citation
For the purposes of this subtitle, “chemically treated paper” is paper which:
(1)
has been treated with celluloid and nitrate, or with other substances or chemicals to give it a high combustibility;
(2)
has been treated with substances or chemicals to give it a high solubility; or
(3)
has been treated with substances or chemicals to give it a quick disposability.
History: Ord. 79-1191
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 9-2 (2026)
§ 9-2 Sale or possession prohibited.LinkCopy Citation
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, use, or possess chemically treated paper, except magicians or other entertainers or their suppliers who have a lawful business purpose for the sale, use, or possession of such paper.
History: Ord. 79-1191
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 9-3 (2026)
§ 9-3 Record keeping.LinkCopy Citation
(a)By dealers.
(1)
No dealer shall sell or transfer any chemically treated paper unless such dealer:
(i)
shall maintain complete and accurate record of all stock of such paper in hand; and
(ii)
shall maintain complete and accurate record of all such stock sold or transferred, to include:
(A)
the verified name and address of the purchaser or transferee;
(B)
the amount of such paper sold or transferred;
(C)
the purpose for which such paper was procured; and
(D)
the signature of the purchaser or transferee or his authorized agent.
(2)
Thereafter, such record shall be maintained for 3 years.
(b)By recipient.
(1)
Any person who purchases or receives any chemically treated paper shall maintain complete and accurate record of all such paper purchased or received, to include:
(i)
the name of the dealer or supplier;
(ii)
the date of purchase or transfer;
(iii)
the amount of such paper supplied; and
(iv)
the specific purpose for which such paper was obtained.
(2)
Thereafter such record shall be maintained for 3 years.
History: Ord. 79-1191
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 9-4 (2026)
§ 9-4 Penalties.LinkCopy Citation
Any person who violates this subtitle, upon conviction, is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of no more than $250 or to imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or to both the fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
History: Ord. 79-1191