Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 5-609: (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 any of the following controlled dangerous substances is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not
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A person who violates drug provisions regarding specified controlled dangerous substances, including PCP, LSD, or 750+ grams of MDMA, is guilty of a felony punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment or a $15,000 fine. Enhanced penalties apply for repeat offenders.
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