Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 5-402: (a) Schedule I consists of each: (1) controlled dangerous substance analogue, as defined in subsection (b) of this section; (2) controlled dangerous substance added to Schedule I by the Department under § 5–202(b) of this title; and (3) controlled dangerous substance designated as a Schedule I contr
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Schedule I includes controlled substance analogues—substances with similar chemical structure and effects to Schedule I or II drugs—unless they are approved medications or authorized for research. The Department may only add substances to Schedule I if they have high abuse potential, no accepted medical use, and lack medical safety.
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