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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 5-709

Known as the Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances Act

The act spans §§ 5-101 to 5-908 (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.