Plain Text Law

Subtitle 16 – Drugs - LSD

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 16-1 (2026)

§ 16-1 “LSD” defined.Copy Citation

The drug or compound herein referred to as “LSD” means:
(1)
the drug or compound described as “d-Lysergic acid diethylamide” or “7-methyl-indolo [4, 3-fg] quinoline-9-carboxylic acid”; and
(2)
any other similar or comparable drug or compound.
History: Ord. 66-863
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 16-2 (2026)

§ 16-2 Prohibited conduct.Copy Citation

(a)Sale.
It is unlawful for any person to sell, barter, or trade, without the certificate of a medical physician, the drug or compound known generally as LSD.
(b)Possession.
It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession, unless for purposes of scientific research, the drug or compound known generally as LSD.
(c)Manufacture.
It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, make, or compound the drug or compound known generally as LSD.
(d)Use.
It is unlawful for any person to administer to himself or take internally the drug or compound known generally as LSD, unless under the direction and control of a medical physician.
History: Ord. 66-863
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 16-3 (2026)

§ 16-3 Penalties.Copy Citation

(a)Violation a misdemeanor.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b)Sale, possession, or manufacture.
Upon conviction of a violation of § 16-2(a), (b), or (c), he is subject to a fine not in excess of $500 or to imprisonment not in excess of 1 year, or to both fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
(c)Use.
For a violation of the provisions of § 16-2(d), he shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100.
History: Ord. 66-863