§ 5–620
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 5-620 (2026)
Title 5. Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances
Subtitle 6. Crimes Involving Controlled Dangerous Substances and Paraphernalia
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(a)
Unless authorized under this title, a person may not:
(1)
obtain or attempt to obtain controlled paraphernalia by:
(i)
fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or subterfuge;
(ii)
counterfeiting a prescription or a written order;
(iii)
concealing a material fact or the use of a false name or address;
(iv)
falsely assuming the title of or representing to be a manufacturer, distributor, or authorized provider; or
(v)
making or issuing a false or counterfeit prescription or written order; or
(2)
possess or distribute controlled paraphernalia under circumstances which reasonably indicate an intention to use the controlled paraphernalia for purposes of illegally administering a controlled dangerous substance.
(b)
Evidence of circumstances that reasonably indicate an intent to use controlled paraphernalia to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled dangerous substance unlawfully include the close proximity of the controlled paraphernalia to an adulterant, diluent, or equipment commonly used to illegally manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled dangerous substances, including:
(1)
a scale;
(2)
a sieve;
(3)
a strainer;
(4)
a measuring spoon;
(5)
staples;
(6)
a stapler;
(7)
a glassine envelope;
(8)
a gelatin capsule;
(9)
procaine hydrochloride;
(10)
mannitol;
(11)
lactose;
(12)
quinine; and
(13)
a controlled dangerous substance.
(c)
Information that is communicated to a physician to obtain controlled paraphernalia from the physician in violation of this subtitle is not a privileged communication.
(d)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1)
for a first violation, a fine not exceeding $500; and
(2)
for each subsequent violation, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.