Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 5-401: (a) The substances included in the schedules in this subtitle are controlled dangerous substances whether designated by official name, common or usual name, chemical name, or trade name
What this law says, in plain English
Controlled dangerous substances are defined by their official, common, chemical, or trade names. Depressant or stimulant drugs include LSD, barbiturates, amphetamines, and other substances the Attorney General designates as habit-forming or having abuse potential.
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