§ 26-1. Unauthorized riding.

(a) Prohibited conduct; penalty.

It shall not be lawful for any unauthorized person or persons to ride on locomotives, tenders, or cars of steam railroads, street cars, stages, omnibuses, hacks, or any licensed conveyance for passengers or merchandise on any street, lane, or alley opened for public use within the limits of the City of Baltimore under a penalty of $1 for each offense, to be recovered as other fines and penalties are now recoverable.

(b) Exception.

Provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to newboys {sic} pursuing their vocation.