# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 16. Drug Dealer Liability Act

#### Section 3-1602

A person who is convicted, under Sec.Sec. 5-602 through 5-609 or Sec.Sec. 5-612 through 5-614 of the Criminal Law Article, of knowingly and willfully manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, bringing into, or transporting in the State a controlled dangerous substance is liable for damages in a civil action as provided in this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)