# § 11-9 Release of stolen property.

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

## § 11-9 Release of stolen property.

Balt., Md., Code art. 2, § 11-9 (2026)

(a) A pawnbroker shall release to the Police Department any item in the pawnbroker’s possession if:

  (1) the item is established to be stolen;

  (2) the owner of the item or the victim of the theft has:

    (i) positively identified the item; and

    (ii) provided an affidavit of ownership or previously made a report of the theft to a law enforcement agency;

  (3) the stolen property report describes the item by:

    (i) date;

    (ii) initials;

    (iii) an insurance record;

    (iv) a photograph;

    (v) a sales receipt;

    (vi) a serial number;

    (vii) specific damage;

    (viii) a statement of facts that show the item is one of a kind; or

    (ix) a unique engraving; and

  (4) the pawnbroker is given a receipt for the item released.

(b) When the primary law enforcement agency no longer needs a transacted item for evidence it may be released to the owner after adjudication.

(c) A pawnbroker who is required to release an item under this section is not entitled to reimbursement for any pledge or purchase price from:

  (1) the primary law enforcement agency;

  (2) the owner of the item; or

  (3) the victim of the theft.

*History: Ord. 94-332*

*History: Ord. 08-073*