Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 5-608: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who violates a provision of §§ 5–602 through 5–606 of this subtitle with respect to a Schedule I or Schedule II narcotic drug is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $
What this law says, in plain English
A person who violates drug provisions regarding Schedule I or II narcotic drugs commits a felony punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment or a fine up to $15,000. Enhanced penalties apply for repeat offenders.
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