# § 35-1 Controlled dangerous substances.

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

## § 35-1 Controlled dangerous substances.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 35-1 (2026)

(a)

  (1) As used in this section, the following words have the meanings indicated unless the context dearly indicates otherwise.

  (2) “Controlled dangerous substance” means a controlled dangerous substance as defined in the <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="27">Article 27, Subtitle “Health - Controlled Dangerous Substances” of the Maryland Code</cite>.

  (3) “Parent” includes guardian.

(b) An adult, including a parent, shall not:

  (1) buy a controlled dangerous substance from a minor;

  (2) sell or induce a minor to use or possess a controlled dangerous substance; or

  (3) cause to hold, look out, deliver, transport, or hold money or drugs, or in any way conspire to induce a minor to violate the provisions of this section.

(c) A person charged with a violation of this section shall not use his or her lack of knowledge of the minor’s age as a defense in the prosecution of any case under this section.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction may be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for a mandatory minimum period of not less than 60 days or not more than 1 year or both fine and imprisonment.

*History: Ord. 95-561*

*History: Ord. 22-125*