Baltimore County |
Code of Ordinances |
Article 17. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES |
Title 2. FIREARMS AND WEAPONS |
§ 17-2-102. MINORS.
(a)
Prohibited - Purchase of firearm.
(1)
A minor may not purchase, trade, acquire in any manner, use, possess, or attempt to use or possess a gun, pistol, rifle, shotgun, or any other type of firearm, unless the minor has filed a statement of possession or use with the Police Department.
(2)
The statement of possession or use shall be retained by the Police Department.
(3)
(i)
The statement of possession or use shall be endorsed by the parents or guardians of the minor, attesting to the knowledge of the parents or guardians of the acquisition, use, possession, or prospective acquisition, use or possession of any firearms.
(ii)
The endorsement executed by the parents or guardians of a minor shall provide clearly and without exception or qualification that:
1.
Any negligence of the minor in the use or possession of a firearm shall be imputed to the parents or guardians; and
2.
The parents or guardians shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any civil damages caused by the minor's negligence in the use or possession of a firearm.
(4)
The statements required under this section shall be signed and sworn to before a person authorized to administer oaths.
(b)
Same - Sale of firearm. A person may not sell, give, or transfer a firearm to a minor unless the statements required under subsection (a) of this section have been filed with the Police Department.
(c)
Limitation. This section does not apply to antique or unserviceable firearms sold, transferred, or held as curios or museum pieces.
(d)
Serial numbers not required. This section may not be construed to require the registration or listing of firearms by serial number or in any other manner.
(1988 Code, § 20-42) (Bill No. 114-99, § 3, 7-1-2004)