# 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.

## § 9-1 “Chemically treated paper” defined.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 9-1 (2026)

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*

## § 9-2 Sale or possession prohibited.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 9-2 (2026)

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*

## § 9-3 Record keeping.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 9-3 (2026)

(a)

  (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)

  (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*

## § 9-4 Penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 9-4 (2026)

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*