# Criminal Law (GCR)

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

### Subtitle 6. Crimes Involving Controlled Dangerous Substances and Paraphernalia

#### Section 5-605

(a) "Common nuisance" means a dwelling, building, vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or other place:

  (1) resorted to by individuals for the purpose of administering illegally controlled dangerous substances; or

  (2) where controlled dangerous substances or controlled paraphernalia are manufactured, distributed, dispensed, stored, or concealed illegally.

(b) A person may not keep a common nuisance.

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