For the purposes of this subtitle, “chemically treated paper” is paper which: has been treated with celluloid and nitrate, or with other substances or chemicals to give it a high combustibility; has been treated with substances or chemicals to give it a high solubility; or has been treated with substances or chemicals to give it a quick disposability. City Code, 1976/83, art. 19, §8(a) Ord. 79-1191

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. City Code, 1976/83, art. 19, §8(b) Ord. 79-1191

No dealer shall sell or transfer any chemically treated paper unless such dealer:shall maintain complete and accurate record of all stock of such paper in hand; and shall maintain complete and accurate record of all such stock sold or transferred, to include:the verified name and address of the purchaser or transferee; the amount of such paper sold or transferred; the purpose for which such paper was procured; and the signature of the purchaser or transferee or his authorized agent. Thereafter, such record shall be maintained for 3 years. 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:the name of the dealer or supplier; the date of purchase or transfer; the amount of such paper supplied; and the specific purpose for which such paper was obtained. Thereafter such record shall be maintained for 3 years. City Code, 1976/83, art. 19, §8(c) Ord. 79-1191

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. City Code, 1976/83, art. 19, §8(d) Ord. 79-1191