1890 Md. Laws 606
Abstract
§ 742A: Prohibited the carrying of a concealed pistol, dirk-knife, Bowie knife, slingshot, billy, sandclub, metal knuckles, razor or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, or who openly carries with the intent to injure a person. Punishable by fine of up to $500 and imprisonment up to 6 months.
Summary
Increased the fine for violating Baltimore carry law to a fine up to $500 punishable by jail time of up to 6 months. Changed "sling shot" to "slung-shot."
Law Text
742 A. Every person in said city of Baltimore not being a conservator of the peace entitled or required to carry such weapons as a part of his official equipment, who shall wear or carry any pistol, dirk-knife, bowie-knife, slung-shot, billey, sand-club, metal knuckles, razor or any other dangerous or deadly weapon of any kind whatsoever, (pen-knives excepted,) concealed upon or about his person; and every person who shall carry or wear such weapons openly with the intent or purpose of injuring any person, shall upon a conviction thereof be fined not more than five hundred dollars, and be imprisoned not more than six months in jail or in the house of correction; that this act shall not release or discharge any person or persons already offending against the general law in such cases made and provided, but any such person or persons may be proceeded against, prosecuted and punished under the general law of this State as if this act had not been passed.
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Categories
CARRY - CONCEALED, CARRY - INTENT TO COMMIT CRIME