1872 Md. Laws 57
Abstract
An Act to Add an Additional Section to Article Two of the Code of Public Local Laws, Entitled "Anne Arundel County," Sub -title "Annapolis," to Prevent the Carrying of Concealed Weapons in Said City,ch. 42 § 246: Prohibited the carrying of a concealed pistol, dirk-knife, Bowie knife, slingshot, billy, razor, brass, iron or other metal knuckles, or any other deadly weapon in Annapolis. Punishable by a fine of $3-10.
Summary
This Annapolis ordinance makes it illegal for anyone—resident or not—to carry concealed weapons such as pistols, knives, slung-shots, clubs, razors, or metal knuckles, with limited exceptions for law enforcement officers carrying weapons as part of their official duties. Violations are punishable by a $3–$10 fine per offense, with the option to appeal the decision to the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County.
Law Text
SEC. 246. It shall not be lawful for any person to carry concealed, in Annapolis, whether a resident thereof or not, any pistol, dirk-knife, bowie-knife, sling-shot, billy, razor, brass, iron or other metal knuckles, or any other deadly weapon, under a penalty of a fine of not less than three, nor more than ten dollars in each case, in the discretion of the Justice of the Peace, before whom the same may be tried, to be collected as other fines and penalties are now collected; provided, the provisions of the section shall not apply to any officer of the law, either of the State or city, where any pistol or other weapon is a part of the prescribed outfit of said officer, and provided further, that either party, feeling aggrieved at the decision of said Justice of the peace, shall have the right to appeal to the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel county.
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Categories
CARRY - CONCEALED