Introduced by: Councilmember Kraft
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
title
Police Ordinances - Replica Gun Ban
For the purpose of prohibiting the possession of replica guns in Baltimore City; defining a certain term; making replica guns subject to seizure and forfeiture; establishing the procedures for seizing and forfeiting replica guns; imposing certain penalties; and generally relating to replica guns.
body
By adding
Article 19 - Police Ordinances
Section(s) 39-1 to 39-13, to be under the new subtitle designation
“Subtitle 39. Replica Guns”
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
BY adding
Article 1. Mayor, City Council, and Municipal Agencies
Section 41-14(2)(§ 39-2. Replica gun possession prohibited)
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Code
Article 19. Police Ordinances
Subtitle 39. Replica Guns
Part 1. In General
§ 39-1. Replica gun defined.
In this Subtitle, “replica gun” means any toy, imitation, facsimile or replica pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, air rifle, B-B gun, pellet gun, machine gun, or other simulated weapon, which because of its color, size, shape, or other characteristics, can reasonably be perceived to be a real firearm.
§ 39-2. Replica gun possession prohibited.
No person may own, carry, or possess a replica gun in the City of Baltimore.
§ 39-3. {Reserved}
Part 2. Seizure and Forfeiture
§ 39-4. Seizure and forfeiture authorized.
A replica gun is subject to seizure and forfeiture if it is found in violation of this subtitle.
§ 39-5. Seizure by police.
(a) When warrant not needed.
A police officer need not have a warrant to seize a r...
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