Section 5-705 – Evidence of Counterfeiting
(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, in a criminal case involving counterfeiting of a prescription under this title, an affidavit by an authorized provider may be introduced as evidence that: (1) the signature on a prescription of the authorized provider has been counterfeited; (2) the individual named on the prescription was not a patient of the […]
Section 5-903 – Use of False Registration
(a) In manufacturing or distributing a controlled dangerous substance, a person may not willfully use a registration number that is fictitious, revoked, suspended, or issued to another. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or […]
Section 5-708 – Inhalant
(a) (1) This section applies to fingernail polish, model airplane glue, or any other substance that causes intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or dulling of the brain or nervous system when smelled or inhaled. (2) This section does not apply to: (i) the inhalation of anaesthesia for medical or dental purposes; or (ii) controlled dangerous substances. (b) (1) A person may not deliberately […]
Section 5-709 – Distribution of Inhalant and Instruction on Inhaling
(a) In this section, “distribute” includes actual, constructive, or attempted transfer, exchange, or delivery, regardless of remuneration or agency relationship. (b) A person may not distribute or possess with intent to distribute to another a substance listed in § 5-708 of this subtitle: (1) with the intent to induce unlawful inhaling of the substance; or (2) with the knowledge […]
Section 5-710 – Use of Steroid or Hormone — Warning
(a) In this section, “human growth hormone” means: (1) somatrem, somatropin, and any of their analogues; or (2) a substance labeled as being or containing somatrem or somatropin and any analogue of somatrem or somatropin. (b) This section applies to an athletic facility, commercial health club, public recreation center, weight training gym, school gymnasium, or other establishment operated primarily […]
Section 5-801 – Investigation by State Police
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.
Section 5-802 – Statewide Jurisdiction for Officers
(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, a law enforcement officer of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, a municipal corporation, or a county may investigate and otherwise enforce this title and Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article throughout the State without any limitation as to jurisdiction and to the same extent as a law enforcement officer of […]
Section 5-803 – Payment for Information About Violations
(a) (1) The Secretary of State Police may pay a person the sum of money that the Secretary considers appropriate for information about a violation of this title. (2) The money shall: (i) be paid without reference to any reward to which the person may otherwise be entitled by law; and (ii) be from funds appropriated for the Department of […]
Section 5-804 – Administrative Inspection Warrants
(a) In this section, “administrative probable cause” means a valid public interest in the effective enforcement of this title or regulations sufficient to justify administrative inspection of the area, premises, building, or conveyance in the circumstances specified in the application for the administrative inspection warrant. (b) On showing of administrative probable cause, a judge of the State […]
Section 5-805 – Inspections
(a) In this section, “controlled premises” means: (1) a place where a registrant or person exempted from registration requirements under this title is required to keep records; or (2) a place, including a factory, warehouse, establishment, or conveyance, where a registrant or person exempted from registration requirements under this title may possess, manufacture, compound, process, sell, deliver, or […]