# Criminal Law (GCR)

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

### Subtitle 8. Criminal Procedure

#### Section 5-801

Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of State Police may initiate investigations and enforce this title and Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article throughout the State without regard to any limitation otherwise applicable to that department's activities in a municipal corporation or other political subdivision.

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