Title 14 – Ammunition Sales to Minors
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 § 14-101 (2026)
§ 14-101 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this title, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Ammunition.
“Ammunition” means any cartridge, shell, or other device that contains explosive or incendiary material and is designed or intended for use in any firearm.
(c)Firearm.
“Firearm” means any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or other firearm.
(d)Minor.
“Minor” means any person under the age of 18.
History: Ord. 02-452
Balt., Md., Code § 14-102 (2026)
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Balt., Md., Code § 14-103 (2026)
§ 14-103 Sale, etc., to minors prohibited.LinkCopy Citation
No person may sell, give, or otherwise transfer, or attempt to sell, give, or otherwise transfer any ammunition to a minor.
History: Ord. 02-452
Balt., Md., Code § 14-104 (2026)
§ 14-104 Purchase, etc., by minors prohibited.LinkCopy Citation
No minor may:
(1)
purchase or attempt to purchase any ammunition; or
(2)
possess any ammunition in any public place.
History: Ord. 02-452
Balt., Md., Code § 14-105 (2026)
§ 14-105 Photo ID required.LinkCopy Citation
No person may sell, give, or otherwise transfer or attempt to sell, give, or otherwise transfer any ammunition to any individual without first verifying, by means of photographic identification that contains the individual’s date of birth, that the individual is not a minor.
History: Ord. 02-452
Balt., Md., Code § 14-106 (2026)
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Balt., Md., Code § 14-107 (2026)
§ 14-107 Registration.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
(1)
Except as specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, every person engaged in the business of selling ammunition must apply to the Commissioner of Health for a “Protections of Minors” registration.
(2)
This section does not apply to a person who is licensed under State Code <cite data-path="|27|§443">Article 27, § 443</cite> as a regulated firearms dealer.
(b)Form and information.
The registration must:
(1)
be on the form that the Commissioner provides;
(2)
contain the information that the Commissioner requires; and
(3)
be supplemented within 30 days of any change in the information submitted.
(c)Fees.
Registration fees are as follows:
(1)
Initial registration of business – $10.
(2)
Supplementation of information – $5.
History: Ord. 02-452
Balt., Md., Code § 14-108 (2026)
§ 14-108 Notices.LinkCopy Citation
Every person engaged in the business of selling ammunition must post conspicuously in that person’s place of business a notice of:
(1)
the prohibition in <cite data-path="|health|§14-103">§ 14-103 of this title</cite> against the transfer of ammunition to minors; and
(2)
the requirement in <cite data-path="|health|§14-105">§ 14-105 of this title</cite> for age verification.
History: Ord. 02-452
Balt., Md., Code § 14-109 (2026)
§ 14-109 Sales log.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Required.
Every person engaged in the business of selling ammunition must keep a log of all ammunition sales.
(b)Contents.
The sales log must contain, for each sale of ammunition:
(1)
a copy of the sales receipt; and
(2)
a copy of the purchaser’s photographic identification, clearly showing the purchaser’s name and date of birth.
(c)Inspection.
During business hours, the sales log must be kept near the register and made available for inspection by any police officer or any designee of the Commissioner.
History: Ord. 02-452
Balt., Md., Code § 14-110 (2026)
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Balt., Md., Code § 14-111 (2026)
§ 14-111 Rules and regulations.LinkCopy Citation
In the rules and regulations adopted under <cite data-path="|health|§2-106">§ 2-106 {“Rules and regulations”} of this article</cite>, the Commissioner may include provisions governing:
(1)
registration information to be provided and, from time to time, supplemented under <cite data-path="|health|§14-107">§ 14-107 of this title</cite>;
(2)
the wording, size, and placement of the notices required by <cite data-path="|health|§14-108">§ 14-108 of this title</cite>; and
(3)
the form of and information to be recorded in the sales log required by <cite data-path="|health|§14-109">§ 14-109 of this title</cite>.
History: Ord. 02-452
Balt., Md., Code § 14-112 (2026)
§ 14-112LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code § 14-113 (2026)
§ 14-113 Penalties.LinkCopy Citation
Any person who violates any provision of this title or of a rule or regulation adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of $1,000 or imprisonment for 1 year or both.
History: Ord. 02-452