Plain Text Law

§ 5–607

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 5-607 (2026)
Title 5. Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances
Subtitle 6. Crimes Involving Controlled Dangerous Substances and Paraphernalia

§ 5–607Copy Citation

(a)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and §§ 5–608 and 5–609 of this subtitle, a person who violates a provision of §§ 5–602 through 5–606 of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both.
(2)
A person who violates § 5–602(b)(1) or § 5–603(b) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
(b)
A person convicted under this section is not prohibited from participating in a drug treatment program under § 8–507 of the Health – General Article because of the length of the sentence.