Chemically Treated Paper

Baltimore City Code art. 19, subtit. 9

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Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 9-1 “Chemically treated paper” defined.

§ 9-1. “Chemically treated paper” defined. 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. (Ord. 79-1191.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 9-2 Sale or possession prohibited.

§ 9-2. Sale or possession prohibited. 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. (Ord. 79-1191.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 9-3 Record keeping.

§ 9-3. Record keeping. (a) By dealers. (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) By recipient. (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. (Ord. 79-1191.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 9-4 Penalties.

§ 9-4. Penalties. 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. (Ord. 79-1191.)

Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/19/9Fetched: 10/25/2026