§ 5–403

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 5-403 (2026)

Title 5. Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances

Subtitle 4. Schedules

(a)

Schedule II consists of each controlled dangerous substance:

(1)

added to Schedule II by the Department under § 5–202(b) of this title; or

(2)

designated as a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance by the federal government unless the Department objects under § 5–202(f) of this title.

(b)

The Department may not add a substance to Schedule II under § 5–202 of this title unless the Department finds:

(1)

a high potential for abuse of the substance;

(2)

currently accepted medical use of the substance in the United States, or currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions; and

(3)

evidence that abuse of the substance may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.