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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 5-709

Known as the Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances Act

The act spans §§ 5–5 (84 sections).

(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.

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