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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 5-624

Known as the Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances Act

The act spans §§ 5–5 (84 sections).

(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.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.