§ 5–102
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 5-102 (2026)
Title 5. Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
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(a)
The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
many of the substances listed in this title have a useful and legitimate medical purpose and are necessary to maintain the health and general welfare of the people of the State; but
(2)
the illegal manufacture, distribution, possession, and administration of controlled dangerous substances have a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of the State.
(b)
(1)
The purpose of this title is to establish a uniform law to control the manufacture, distribution, possession, and administration of controlled dangerous substances and related paraphernalia to:
(i)
ensure their availability for legitimate medical and scientific purposes; but
(ii)
prevent their abuse, which results in a serious health problem to the individual and represents a serious danger to the welfare of the people of the State.
(2)
This title shall be liberally construed to accomplish this purpose.