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MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Procedure|Section 5-803 - Payment for Information About Violations

    (a)    (1)    The Secretary of State Police may pay a person the sum of money that the Secretary considers appropriate for information about a violation of this title.        (2)    The money shall:            (i)    be paid without reference to any reward to which the person may otherwise be entitled by law; and            (ii)    be from funds appropriated for the Department of State Police, Intelligence Division.    (b)    Money that is expended from appropriations of the Department of State Police, Intelligence Division, for purchase of controlled dangerous substances and that is subsequently recovered shall be reimbursed to the current appropriation for that Department.    (c)    The Secretary of State Police may advance money to enforce this section.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Procedure|Section 5-805 - Inspections

    (a)    In this section, “controlled premises” means:        (1)    a place where a registrant or person exempted from registration requirements under this title is required to keep records; or        (2)    a place, including a factory, warehouse, establishment, or conveyance, where a registrant or person exempted from registration requirements under this title may possess, manufacture, compound, process, sell, deliver, or dispose of a controlled dangerous substance.    (b)    The Department may make administrative inspections of controlled premises in accordance with this section and designate those who may seize property under this section.    (c)    An officer or employee designated by the Department may enter controlled premises to conduct an administrative inspection:        (1)    when authorized by an administrative inspection warrant issued under § 5-804 of this subtitle; and        (2)    on presenting the warrant and appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge.    (d)    When authorized by an administrative inspection warrant, an officer or employee designated by the Department may:        (1)    inspect and copy records that must be kept under this title;        (2)    inspect, within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner:            (i)    controlled premises and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished material, containers, and labeling in the controlled premises;            (ii)    except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, all other things in the controlled premises, including records, files, papers, processes, controls, and facilities, bearing on violation of this title; and        (3)    inventory stock and obtain samples of a controlled dangerous substance in the controlled premises.    (e)    Without a warrant, the Department may inspect books and records in accordance with this title and enter and conduct administrative inspections, including seizures of property:        (1)    with the consent of the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the controlled premises;        (2)    in a situation that presents imminent danger to health or safety;        (3)    in a situation that involves inspection of a conveyance where there is reasonable cause to believe that the mobility of the conveyance makes it impracticable to obtain a warrant;        (4)    in any other exceptional or emergency situation in which time or opportunity to apply for a warrant is lacking; and        (5)    in all other situations where a warrant is not legally required.    (f)    Unless the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the controlled premises consents in writing, an inspection authorized under this section may not extend to:        (1)    financial data;        (2)    sales data other than shipment data; or        (3)    pricing data.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Procedure|Section 5-806 - Temporary and Permanent Injunctions

    The Department, the Attorney General, and the State’s Attorney for a county may apply to the appropriate court for a temporary or permanent injunction to restrain a person from violating this title:         (1)    whether or not an adequate remedy at law exists;        (2)    in addition to the other remedies provided by this title; and        (3)    notwithstanding any other law.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Procedure|Section 5-807 - Burden of Proof

    (a)    (1)    The State need not negate an exemption, proviso, or exception set forth in this title in:            (i)    a complaint, information, indictment, or other pleading; or            (ii)    a trial, hearing, or other proceeding under this title.        (2)    The burden of proof to establish an exemption, proviso, or exception is on the person claiming its benefit.    (b)    (1)    In the absence of proof that a person is a registrant or holder of an order form issued under § 5–303(d) of this title, the person is presumed not to be a registrant or holder of a form.        (2)    The person has the burden of proof to rebut the presumption.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-808 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Procedure|Section 5-808 - Immunity From Criminal Liability for Public Officials and Employees

    (a)    If the individual is engaged in the enforcement or prosecution of this title or other law relating to controlled dangerous substances, criminal liability may not be imposed under this title on:        (1)    an authorized officer of the United States, this State, or a political subdivision of this State; or        (2)    an authorized police department civilian employee of the United States, this State, or a political subdivision of this State.    (b)    A public official or employee who is covered under subsection (a) of this section may temporarily possess controlled dangerous substances, drug paraphernalia, or controlled paraphernalia incidental to the discharge of official or employee duties.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-809 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 8 - Criminal Procedure|Section 5-809 - Hearsay Admitted at Bail or Sentencing Hearing

    Notwithstanding any other law, at a hearing relating to bail or sentencing arising out of a violation or alleged violation of this title, hearsay evidence is admissible if:         (1)    the hearsay is relevant to the issue; and        (2)    the underlying circumstances on which the hearsay is based and the reliability of the source of the information are demonstrated.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 9 - Criminal and Civil Liability|Section 5-901 - Violations of Title Considered Felonies

    Notwithstanding any other law, a violation of this title shall be treated as if it were a felony for purposes of arrest, search, and seizure, whether or not a defendant is subsequently charged with or convicted of a violation that is a misdemeanor.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 9 - Criminal and Civil Liability|Section 5-902 - Prohibited Acts

    (a)    Except as otherwise authorized by this title, a person may not:        (1)    omit, remove, alter, or obliterate a symbol required by federal law for a substance governed by this title;        (2)    refuse or fail to make, keep, or furnish a record, notification, order form, statement, invoice, or information required under this title;        (3)    refuse entry into a premises or inspection, if the entry or inspection is authorized under this title; or        (4)    as a registrant or other authorized person under this title, keep or maintain a store, shop, warehouse, dwelling house, building, vehicle, boat, aircraft, or other place that is:            (i)    resorted to by persons using a controlled dangerous substance in violation of this title for the purpose of using a controlled dangerous substance; or            (ii)    used for keeping or selling a controlled dangerous substance in violation of this title.    (b)    Unless authorized by the registrant’s registration, a registrant may not manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled dangerous substance to another registrant or other authorized person.    (c)    An authorized provider may not prescribe, administer, manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess a controlled dangerous substance, drug paraphernalia, or controlled paraphernalia except:        (1)    in the course of regular professional duties; and        (2)    in conformity with this title and the standards of the authorized provider’s profession relating to controlled dangerous substances, drug paraphernalia, or controlled paraphernalia.    (d)    A controlled dangerous substance, drug paraphernalia, or controlled paraphernalia manufactured, distributed, dispensed, possessed, prescribed, or administered in violation of subsection (c) of this section is contraband.    (e)    (1)    If the trier of fact specifically finds that a person has knowingly or intentionally violated this section, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.        (2)    In all other cases, a person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $50,000.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 9 - Criminal and Civil Liability|Section 5-903 - Use of False Registration

    (a)    In manufacturing or distributing a controlled dangerous substance, a person may not willfully use a registration number that is fictitious, revoked, suspended, or issued to another.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-904 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 9 - Criminal and Civil Liability|Section 5-904 - Unlawfully Distributing Controlled Dangerous Substance

    (a)    A registrant may not:        (1)    distribute or dispense a controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedule I or Schedule II in violation of § 5-303(d) of this title; or        (2)    distribute a controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedule I or Schedule II in the course of the registrant’s legitimate business, except in accordance with an order form under § 5-303(d) of this title.    (b)    (1)    If the trier of fact specifically finds that a person knowingly or intentionally violated subsection (a)(1) of this section, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.        (2)    In all other cases, a person who violates subsection (a)(1) of this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $50,000.        (3)    A person who willfully violates subsection (a)(2) of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-905 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 9 - Criminal and Civil Liability|Section 5-905 - Repeat Offenders

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a person convicted of a subsequent crime under this title is subject to:        (1)    a term of imprisonment twice that otherwise authorized;        (2)    twice the fine otherwise authorized; or        (3)    both.    (b)    For purposes of this section, a crime is considered a subsequent crime, if, before the conviction for the crime, the offender has ever been convicted of a crime under this title or under any law of the United States or of this or another state relating to other controlled dangerous substances.    (c)    A person convicted of a subsequent crime under a law superseded by this title is eligible for parole, probation, and suspension of sentence in the same manner as those persons convicted under this title.    (d)    A sentence on a single count under this section may be imposed in conjunction with other sentences under this title.    (e)    A person whose prior and subsequent convictions were for a violation of § 5–601, § 5–602, § 5–603, § 5–604, § 5–605, or § 5–606 of this title is subject to this section only if the person was also previously convicted of a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of this article.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-906 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 9 - Criminal and Civil Liability|Section 5-906 - Education Program on Aids

    In addition to a penalty imposed under this title, a court may require an individual to complete the educational program on acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) developed under § 18-339 of the Health - General Article if:         (1)    the individual pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of, violating this title; and        (2)    the judge believes the individual will attend and benefit from the program.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-907 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 9 - Criminal and Civil Liability|Section 5-907 - Additional Penalties

    A penalty imposed for violation of this title is in addition to, and not instead of, any other civil or administrative penalty or sanction authorized by law.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-908 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 9 - Criminal and Civil Liability|Section 5-908 - Penalties; Regulations

    (a)    The Department may impose a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding $1,000 for each violation of this title.    (b)    The Department shall adopt regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.    (c)    The Department shall remit a penalty imposed under this section to the General Fund of the State.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  5-1101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances|Subtitle 11 - Short Title|Section 5-1101 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances Act”.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning|Section 6-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Dwelling” means a structure any part of which has been adapted for overnight accommodation of an individual, regardless of whether an individual is actually present.        (2)    “Dwelling” includes a kitchen, shop, barn, stable, or outbuilding that is a parcel to, belongs to, or adjoins the dwelling.    (c)    “Maliciously” means acting with intent to harm a person or property.    (d)    (1)    “Structure” means a building or other construction, a vehicle, or watercraft.        (2)    “Structure” includes a:            (i)    barn, stable, pier, wharf, and any facility attached to a pier or wharf;            (ii)    tent, public building, or public bridge; and            (iii)    railroad car.    (e)    “Willfully” means acting intentionally, knowingly, and purposely.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning|Section 6-102 - Arson in the First Degree

    (a)    A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn:        (1)    a dwelling; or        (2)    a structure in or on which an individual who is not a participant is present.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of arson in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.    (c)    It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person owns the property.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning|Section 6-103 - Arson in the Second Degree

    (a)    A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn a structure that belongs to the person or to another.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of arson in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $30,000 or both.    (c)    It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person owns the property.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning|Section 6-104 - Malicious Burning of Personal Property in the First Degree

    (a)    This section applies to a violation involving property damage of $1,000 or more.    (b)    A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the personal property of another.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of malicious burning in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning|Section 6-105 - Malicious Burning of Personal Property in the Second Degree

    (a)    This section applies to a violation involving property damage of less than $1,000.    (b)    A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the personal property of another.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of malicious burning in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning|Section 6-106 - Burning With Intent to Defraud

    (a)    A person may not set fire to or burn property of any kind with the intent to defraud another.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.    (c)    A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.    (d)    A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning|Section 6-107 - Threat of Arson

    (a)    A person may not threaten verbally or in writing to:        (1)    set fire to or burn a structure; or        (2)    explode a destructive device, as defined in § 4-501 of this article, in, on, or under a structure.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning|Section 6-108 - Burning Trash Container

    (a)    A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the contents of a dumpster or trash receptacle that belongs to another.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning|Section 6-109 - Attempt to Burn Structure or Property

    Placing or distributing a flammable, explosive, or combustible material or device in or near a structure or personal property in preparation for burning the structure or property is an attempt to burn the structure or property.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning|Section 6-110 - Separate Units -- Separate Violations

    If a structure is divided into separately owned or leased units, each unit is a separate structure for purposes of prosecution under this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning|Section 6-111 - Charging Document

    (a)    An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for a crime under this subtitle is sufficient if it substantially states:    “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) burned or set fire to (describe property) or (describe other violation) in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.    (b)    If the general form of indictment or information described in subsection (a) of this section is used to charge a crime under this subtitle in a case in the circuit court, the defendant, on timely demand, is entitled to a bill of particulars.