# Criminal Law (GCR)

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

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

#### Section 5-607

(a)

  (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and Sec.Sec. 5-608 and 5-609 of this subtitle, a person who violates a provision of Sec.Sec. 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 Sec. 5-602(b)(1) or Sec. 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 Sec. 8-507 of the Health - General Article because of the length of the sentence.

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