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Md. Code, Crim. Law § 5-405: (a) Schedule IV consists of each controlled dangerous substance: (1) added to Schedule IV by the Department under § 5–202(b) of this title; or (2) designated as a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance by the federal government unless the Department objects under § 5–202(f) of this title

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This statute defines Schedule IV controlled substances and sets criteria the Department must meet before adding a substance to Schedule IV, including low abuse potential and current medical use.

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