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2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 6 - Crimes Involving Controlled Dangerous Substances and Paraphernalia › Part III - Related and Derivative Crimes › Section 5-620 - Controlled Paraphernalia

(a)    Unless authorized under this title, a person may not:
(1)    obtain or attempt to obtain controlled paraphernalia by:
(i)    fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or subterfuge;
(ii)    counterfeiting a prescription or a written order;
(iii)    concealing a material fact or the use of a false name or address;
(iv)    falsely assuming the title of or representing to be a manufacturer, distributor, or authorized provider; or
(v)    making or issuing a false or counterfeit prescription or written order; or
(2)    possess or distribute controlled paraphernalia under circumstances which reasonably indicate an intention to use the controlled paraphernalia for purposes of illegally administering a controlled dangerous substance.
(b)    Evidence of circumstances that reasonably indicate an intent to use controlled paraphernalia to manufacture, administer, distribute, or dispense a controlled dangerous substance unlawfully include the close proximity of the controlled paraphernalia to an adulterant, diluent, or equipment commonly used to illegally manufacture, administer, distribute, or dispense controlled dangerous substances, including:
(1)    a scale;
(2)    a sieve;
(3)    a strainer;
(4)    a measuring spoon;
(5)    staples;
(6)    a stapler;
(7)    a glassine envelope;
(8)    a gelatin capsule;
(9)    procaine hydrochloride;
(10)    mannitol;
(11)    lactose;
(12)    quinine; and
(13)    a controlled dangerous substance.
(c)    Information that is communicated to a physician to obtain controlled paraphernalia from the physician in violation of this subtitle is not a privileged communication.
(d)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 4 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 6 - Crimes Involving Controlled Dangerous Substances and Paraphernalia › Part III - Related and Derivative Crimes › Section 5-622 - Firearm Crimes

(a)    In this section, “firearm” includes:
(1)    a handgun, antique firearm, rifle, shotgun, short-barreled shotgun, and short-barreled rifle, as those words are defined in § 4-201 of this article;
(2)    a machine gun, as defined in § 4-401 of this article; and
(3)    a regulated firearm, as defined in § 5-101 of the Public Safety Article.
(b)    A person may not possess, own, carry, or transport a firearm if that person has been convicted of:
(1)    a felony under this title;
(2)    a crime under the laws of another state or of the United States that would be a felony under this title if committed in this State;
(3)    conspiracy to commit a crime referred to in items (1) and (2) of this subsection; or
(4)    an attempt to commit a crime referred to in items (1) and (2) of this subsection.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 6 - Crimes Involving Controlled Dangerous Substances and Paraphernalia › Part III - Related and Derivative Crimes › Section 5-623 - Proceeds of Drug Crime

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Drug crime” means:
(i)    a crime under this title; or
(ii)    a crime committed in another jurisdiction that would be a crime under this title if committed in this State.
(3)    “Financial transaction” means:
(i)    a payment;
(ii)    a purchase;
(iii)    a sale;
(iv)    a loan;
(v)    a pledge;
(vi)    a transfer;
(vii)    a delivery;
(viii)    a deposit;
(ix)    a withdrawal; or
(x)    an extension of credit or exchange of a monetary instrument or equivalent property, including precious metals, stones or jewelry, airline tickets, stamps, or credit in a financial institution as defined in § 1-101 of the Financial Institutions Article.
(4)    “Monetary instrument” means:
(i)    coin or currency of the United States or any other country;
(ii)    a bank check;
(iii)    a travelers’ check;
(iv)    a money order;
(v)    an investment security; or
(vi)    a negotiable instrument.
(5)    “Proceeds” means money or any other property with a value exceeding $10,000.
(b)    Except for a financial transaction necessary to preserve a person’s right to representation as guaranteed by the 6th Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 21 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights, a person may not, with the intent to promote a drug crime or with the intent to conceal or disguise the nature, location, source, ownership, or control of proceeds of a drug crime:
(1)    receive or acquire proceeds knowing that the proceeds are derived from a drug crime;
(2)    engage in a financial transaction involving proceeds knowing that the proceeds are derived from a drug crime;
(3)    give, sell, transfer, trade, invest, conceal, transport, or maintain an interest in proceeds knowing that the proceeds are derived from a drug crime;
(4)    direct, promote, plan, organize, initiate, finance, manage, supervise, or facilitate the transportation or transfer of proceeds knowing that the proceeds are derived from a drug crime; or
(5)    conduct a financial transaction involving proceeds knowing that the proceeds are derived from a drug crime.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to:
(1)    for a first violation:
(i)    imprisonment not exceeding 5 years;
(ii)    a fine not exceeding the greater of $250,000 or twice the value of the proceeds involved in the financial transaction; or
(iii)    both; or
(2)    for each subsequent violation:
(i)    imprisonment not exceeding 10 years;
(ii)    a fine not exceeding the greater of $500,000 or 5 times the value of the proceeds involved in the financial transaction; or
(iii)    both.
(d)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of this section each financial transaction is a separate violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 6 - Crimes Involving Controlled Dangerous Substances and Paraphernalia › Part III - Related and Derivative Crimes › Section 5-624 - Drug-Induced Conduct

(a)    In this section, “drug” does not include alcohol.
(b)    A person may not administer a controlled dangerous substance or other drug to another without that person’s knowledge and commit against that other:
(1)    a crime of violence as defined in § 14-101 of this article; or
(2)    a sexual offense in the third degree under § 3-307 of this article.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.
(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 or acts establishing the violation of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 6 - Crimes Involving Controlled Dangerous Substances and Paraphernalia › Part IV - Miscellaneous Crimes › Section 5-628 - Use of Minor

(a)    (1)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a person may not hire, solicit, engage, or use a minor to manufacture, deliver, or distribute on behalf of that person a controlled dangerous substance in sufficient quantity to reasonably indicate under all the circumstances an intent to distribute the controlled dangerous substance.
(ii)    This paragraph does not prohibit a person from hiring, soliciting, engaging, or using a minor to manufacture, deliver, or distribute a controlled dangerous substance if the manufacturing, delivering, or distributing has a lawful purpose.
(2)    A person may not transport, carry, or otherwise bring a minor into the State to use the minor to violate this section or § 5-602, § 5-603, § 5-604, § 5-605, § 5-606, § 5-612, § 5-613, § 5-617, or § 5-627 of this subtitle.
(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $20,000 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 7 - Prescription Drugs and Other Substances › Part I - Prescription Drugs › Section 5-701 - Dispensing Prescription Drug

(a)    Sections 5–701 through 5–704 of this subtitle apply to:
(1)    the sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription drugs for use or resale; and
(2)    an authorized provider’s assistant who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
(b)    A person may not dispense a prescription drug except:
(1)    on an authorized provider’s:
(i)    electronic prescription;
(ii)    written prescription; or
(iii)    oral prescription that the pharmacist reduces to writing and files; or
(2)    by refilling a written prescription, an electronic prescription, or an oral prescription that is authorized:
(i)    by the authorized provider in the original prescription; or
(ii)    by oral direction that the pharmacist reduces to writing and files.
(c)    A person may not dispense a prescription drug by filling or refilling a written prescription, an electronic prescription, or an oral prescription of an authorized provider unless the drug bears a label that, in addition to any requirements of the Department or federal law, contains:
(1)    the name and address of the dispenser;
(2)    the serial number and date of the prescription;
(3)    the name of the authorized provider; and
(4)    if stated in the prescription, the name and address of the patient and the directions for use.
(d)    Except as otherwise provided under this title, a person may not:
(1)    manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute a prescription drug;
(2)    affix a false or counterfeit label to a package, container, or other receptacle containing a prescription drug;
(3)    omit, remove, alter, or obliterate a label or symbol that is required by federal, State, or local law on a prescription drug; or
(4)    obtain or attempt to obtain a prescription drug by:
(i)    fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;
(ii)    the counterfeiting or altering of a prescription or written order;
(iii)    concealing a material fact;
(iv)    using a false name or address;
(v)    falsely assuming the title of or falsely representing that the person is a manufacturer, distributor, or authorized provider; or
(vi)    making or issuing a false or counterfeit prescription or written order.
(e)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 7 - Prescription Drugs and Other Substances › Part I - Prescription Drugs › Section 5-702 - Sale of Drug Different From That Ordered

(a)    (1)    This subsection applies to a person engaged in the business of selling prescription drugs, controlled dangerous substances, medicines, chemicals, or preparations for medical use or of compounding or dispensing these in accordance with physicians’ prescriptions.
(2)    A person subject to this subsection may not knowingly sell or deliver to another a drug, medicine, chemical, or preparation for medicinal use that is recognized or authorized by the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia and National Formulary or prepared according to the private formula of another that is:
(i)    other or different from the prescription drug, controlled dangerous substance, medicine, chemical, or preparation that is ordered or called for by the person; or
(ii)    except as authorized under § 12-504 of the Health Occupations Article, called for in a prescription of a physician or other authorized provider.
(b)    Subsection (a) of this section applies to a person acting on the person’s own behalf or as an agent or employee of some other person.
(c)    (1)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment of not less than 1 month and not exceeding 1 year or a fine of not less than $100 and not exceeding $500 or both.
(2)    If a person convicted under this section holds a license under Title 12 of the Health Occupations Article, the license shall be revoked in accordance with § 12-313(c) of the Health Occupations Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 7 - Prescription Drugs and Other Substances › Part I - Prescription Drugs › Section 5-703 - Unsolicited Mailing

(a)    This section does not apply to the mailing of a drug to a person who under State law is authorized to disburse, prescribe, or administer the drug.
(b)    A person may not send by mail a prescription drug, controlled dangerous substance, or medicine to “Resident”, “Occupant”, or to a named addressee who has not requested that the prescription drug, controlled dangerous substance, or medicine be mailed.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 7 - Prescription Drugs and Other Substances › Part I - Prescription Drugs › Section 5-705 - Evidence of Counterfeiting

(a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, in a criminal case involving counterfeiting of a prescription under this title, an affidavit by an authorized provider may be introduced as evidence that:
(1)    the signature on a prescription of the authorized provider has been counterfeited;
(2)    the individual named on the prescription was not a patient of the authorized provider; or
(3)    the individual named on the prescription did not have a prescription from the authorized provider for the named prescription drug or controlled dangerous substance or did not have a prescription for that quantity of the prescription drug or controlled dangerous substance.
(b)    The affidavit shall:
(1)    be attached to a copy of the prescription;
(2)    be given under oath subject to the penalty of perjury;
(3)    declare that the prescription is counterfeit or altered;
(4)    describe in detail the parts of the prescription that have been counterfeited; and
(5)    state whether a patient relationship exists between the individual named on the prescription and the authorized provider.
(c)    (1)    At least 10 days before a proceeding in which the State intends to introduce into evidence an affidavit as provided under subsection (b) of this section, the State shall provide written notice to the defendant that the State intends to:
(i)    rely on the affidavit; and
(ii)    introduce the affidavit into evidence at the proceeding.
(2)    On written demand of a defendant filed at least 5 days before the proceeding described in subsection (a) of this section, the State shall require the presence of the affiant as a prosecution witness.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 7 - Prescription Drugs and Other Substances › Part II - Other Substances › Section 5-708 - Inhalant

(a)    (1)    This section applies to fingernail polish, model airplane glue, or any other substance that causes intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or dulling of the brain or nervous system when smelled or inhaled.
(2)    This section does not apply to:
(i)    the inhalation of anaesthesia for medical or dental purposes; or
(ii)    controlled dangerous substances.
(b)    (1)    A person may not deliberately smell or inhale a substance listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection in an amount that causes intoxication, excitement, stupefaction, or dulling of the brain or nervous system.
(2)    This section applies to a drug or any other noxious substance or chemical that contains:
(i)    an aldehyde;
(ii)    butane;
(iii)    butyl nitrite;
(iv)    a chlorinated hydrocarbon;
(v)    ether;
(vi)    a fluorinated hydrocarbon;
(vii)    a ketone;
(viii)    methyl benzene;
(ix)    nitrous oxide;
(x)    an organic acetate; or
(xi)    another substance containing solvents releasing toxic vapors.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 7 - Prescription Drugs and Other Substances › Part II - Other Substances › Section 5-709 - Distribution of Inhalant and Instruction on Inhaling

(a)    In this section, “distribute” includes actual, constructive, or attempted transfer, exchange, or delivery, regardless of remuneration or agency relationship.
(b)    A person may not distribute or possess with intent to distribute to another a substance listed in § 5-708 of this subtitle:
(1)    with the intent to induce unlawful inhaling of the substance; or
(2)    with the knowledge that the other will unlawfully inhale the substance.
(c)    A person may not:
(1)    instruct another in the practice of inhaling or smelling that is prohibited under § 5-708(b) of this subtitle; or
(2)    distribute a butane canister to a minor.
(d)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 7 - Prescription Drugs and Other Substances › Part II - Other Substances › Section 5-710 - Use of Steroid or Hormone -- Warning

(a)    In this section, “human growth hormone” means:
(1)    somatrem, somatropin, and any of their analogues; or
(2)    a substance labeled as being or containing somatrem or somatropin and any analogue of somatrem or somatropin.
(b)    This section applies to an athletic facility, commercial health club, public recreation center, weight training gym, school gymnasium, or other establishment operated primarily for the exercise, physical fitness, athletic training, or physical education of the individuals who use the facility.
(c)    The operator of a facility subject to this section shall obtain and affix at least one warning notice in each locker room maintained in the facility.
(d)    (1)    The lettering in each warning notice shall be at least 1 inch high and shall be conspicuously placed for maximum possible visibility.
(2)    The warning notice shall read:
Warning
The nonprescription use, possession, or distribution of anabolic steroids or human growth hormone is illegal in the State of Maryland. On conviction, violators are subject to imprisonment or a fine or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 8 - Criminal Procedure › Section 5-801 - Investigation by State Police

Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of State Police may initiate investigations and enforce this title and Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article throughout the State without regard to any limitation otherwise applicable to that department’s activities in a municipal corporation or other political subdivision.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances › Subtitle 8 - Criminal Procedure › Section 5-802 - Statewide Jurisdiction for Officers

(a)    (1)    Notwithstanding any other law, a law enforcement officer of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, a municipal corporation, or a county may investigate and otherwise enforce this title and Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article throughout the State without any limitation as to jurisdiction and to the same extent as a law enforcement officer of the Department of State Police.
(2)    The authority granted in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be exercised only in accordance with regulations that the Secretary of the State Police adopts.
(3)    The regulations are not subject to Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.
(b)    If action is taken under the authority granted in this section, notification of an investigation or enforcement action shall be made:
(1)    in a municipal corporation, to the chief of police or designee of the chief of police;
(2)    in a county that has a county police department, to the chief of police or designee of the chief of police;
(3)    in a county without a police department, to the sheriff or designee of the sheriff;
(4)    in Baltimore City, to the Police Commissioner or the Police Commissioner’s designee; and
(5)    on property owned, leased, or operated by or under the control of the Maryland Transportation Authority, the Maryland Aviation Administration, or the Maryland Port Administration, to the chief of police of the Maryland Transportation Authority or the chief’s designee.
(c)    When acting under the authority granted in this section, a law enforcement officer:
(1)    in addition to any other immunities and exemptions to which the officer may be entitled, has the immunities from liability and exemptions accorded to a law enforcement officer of the Department of State Police; but
(2)    remains an employee of the officer’s employing agency.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 6 - Crimes Against Property › Subtitle 2 - Burglary and Related Crimes › Section 6-201 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Break” retains its judicially determined meaning except to the extent that its meaning is expressly or impliedly changed in this subtitle.
(c)    (1)    “Burglar’s tool” means a tool, instrument, or device adapted, designed, or used to commit or facilitate the commission of a burglary crime.
(2)    “Burglar’s tool” includes:
(i)    a picklock, key, crowbar, prybar, jack, or bit;
(ii)    explosive material including nitroglycerine, dynamite, or gunpowder; and
(iii)    a device capable of burning through metal, concrete, or other solid material, including an acetylene torch, electric arc, burning bar, thermal lance, or oxygen lance.
(d)    “Crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14-101 of this article.
(e)    “Dwelling” retains its judicially determined meaning except to the extent that its meaning is expressly or impliedly changed in this subtitle.
(f)    “Enter” retains its judicially determined meaning except to the extent that its meaning is expressly or impliedly changed in this subtitle.
(g)    (1)    “Firearm” includes:
(i)    a handgun, antique firearm, rifle, shotgun, short-barreled shotgun, and short-barreled rifle, as those terms are defined in § 4-201 of this article;
(ii)    a machine gun, as defined in § 4-401 of this article; and
(iii)    a regulated firearm, as defined in § 5-101 of the Public Safety Article.
(2)    “Firearm” does not include a firearm that has been modified to be permanently inoperative.
(h)    (1)    “Storehouse” retains its judicially determined meaning.
(2)    “Storehouse” includes:
(i)    a building or other construction, or a watercraft;
(ii)    a barn, stable, pier, wharf, and any facility attached to a pier or wharf;
(iii)    a storeroom or public building; and
(iv)    a trailer, aircraft, vessel, or railroad car.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 6 - Crimes Against Property › Subtitle 2 - Burglary and Related Crimes › Section 6-202 - Burglary in the First Degree

(a)    A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another with the intent to commit theft.
(b)    A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another with the intent to commit a crime of violence.
(c)    A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of the felony of burglary in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.
(d)    A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of the felony of home invasion and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 6 - Crimes Against Property › Subtitle 2 - Burglary and Related Crimes › Section 6-203 - Burglary in the Second Degree

(a)    A person may not break and enter the storehouse of another with the intent to commit theft, a crime of violence, or arson in the second degree.
(b)    A person may not break and enter the storehouse of another with the intent to steal, take, or carry away a firearm.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of burglary in the second degree and on conviction is subject to:
(1)    for a violation of subsection (a) of this section, imprisonment not exceeding 15 years; and
(2)    for a violation of subsection (b) of this section, imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 6 - Crimes Against Property › Subtitle 2 - Burglary and Related Crimes › Section 6-204 - Burglary in the Third Degree

(a)    A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another with the intent to commit a crime.
(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of burglary in the third degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 6 - Crimes Against Property › Subtitle 2 - Burglary and Related Crimes › Section 6-205 - Burglary in the Fourth Degree

(a)    A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another.
(b)    A person may not break and enter the storehouse of another.
(c)    A person, with the intent to commit theft, may not be in or on:
(1)    the dwelling or storehouse of another; or
(2)    a yard, garden, or other area belonging to the dwelling or storehouse of another.
(d)    A person may not possess a burglar’s tool with the intent to use or allow the use of the burglar’s tool in the commission of a violation of this subtitle.
(e)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of burglary in the fourth degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.
(f)    A person who is convicted of violating § 7-104 of this article may not also be convicted of violating subsection (c) of this section based on the act establishing the violation of § 7-104 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 6 - Crimes Against Property › Subtitle 2 - Burglary and Related Crimes › Section 6-206 - Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle -- Rogue and Vagabond

(a)    A person may not possess a burglar’s tool with the intent to use or allow the use of the burglar’s tool in the commission of a crime involving the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.
(b)    A person may not be in or on the motor vehicle of another with the intent to commit theft of the motor vehicle or property that is in or on the motor vehicle.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, shall be considered a rogue and vagabond, and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Criminal Law › Title 6 - Crimes Against Property › Subtitle 2 - Burglary and Related Crimes › Section 6-207 - Burglary With Destructive Device

(a)    A person may not open or attempt to open a vault, safe, or other secure repository by the use of a destructive device, as defined in § 4-501 of this article, while committing burglary in the first, second, or third degree.
(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of burglary with destructive device and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.
(c)    A sentence imposed for a violation of this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for another crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.