# Criminal Law (GCR)

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

### Subtitle 4. Schedules

#### Section 5-404

(a) Schedule III consists of each controlled dangerous substance by whatever official name, common or usual name, chemical name, or brand name:

  (1) added to Schedule III by the Department under Sec. 5-202(b) of this title; or

  (2) designated as a Schedule III controlled dangerous substance by the federal government unless the Department objects under Sec. 5-202(f) of this title.

(b) The Department may not add a substance to Schedule III under Sec. 5-202 of this title unless the Department finds:

  (1) a potential for abuse of the substance that is less than that for the substances listed in Schedule I and Schedule II;

  (2) well documented and approved medical use of the substance in the United States; and

  (3) evidence that abuse of the substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)