ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 123

(4) an individual who carried the weapon as a reasonable precaution
against apprehended danger, subject to the right of the court in an action arising
under this section to judge the reasonableness of the carrying of the weapon, and the
proper occasion for carrying it, under the evidence in the case.

(c) (1) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon of any kind
concealed on or about the person.

(2) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon, chemical mace,
pepper mace, or a tear gas device openly with the intent or purpose of injuring an
individual in an unlawful manner.

(3) (i) This paragraph applies in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore
County, Caroline County, Cecil County, Harford County, Kent County, Montgomery
County, Prince George's County, St. Mary's County, Talbot County, Washington
County, and Worcester County.

(ii) A minor may not carry a dangerous weapon between 1 hour
after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise, whether concealed or not, except while:

1. on a bona fide hunting trip; or

2. engaged in or on the way to or returning from a bona fide
trap shoot, sport shooting event, or any organized civic or military activity.

(d) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on
conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding
$1,000 or both.

(2) For a person convicted under subsection (c)(1) or (2) of this section, if
it appears from the evidence that the weapon was carried, concealed or openly, with
the deliberate purpose of injuring or killing another, the court shall impose the
highest sentence of imprisonment prescribed.

(E) (1) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION APPLY ONLY IN BALTIMORE

CITY.

(2) A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION MAY BE CHARGED BY A
CITATION.

(3) A CITATION FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION MAY BE ISSUED BY A
POLICE OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ARRESTS.

(4)     A PERSON AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION TO ISSUE A
CITATION SHALL ISSUE IT IF THE PERSON HAS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT
THE PERSON IS COMMITTING OR HAS COMMITTED A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.

(5) A CITATION ISSUED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL CONTAIN:

(I) THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSON CHARGED;

(II) THE STATUTE ALLEGEDLY VIOLATED;

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