# Criminal Law (GCR)

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

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

#### Section 5-624

(a) In this section, "drug" does not include alcohol.

(b) A person may not administer a controlled dangerous substance or other drug to another without that person's knowledge and commit against that other:

  (1) a crime of violence as defined in Sec. 14-101 of this article; or

  (2) a sexual offense in the third degree under Sec. 3-307 of this article.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.

(d) A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act or acts establishing the violation of this section.

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