Maryland § 5-620

§ 5-620.

    (a)    Unless authorized under this title, a person may not:

        (1)    obtain or attempt to obtain controlled paraphernalia by:

            (i)    fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or subterfuge;

            (ii)    counterfeiting a prescription or a written order;

            (iii)    concealing a material fact or the use of a false name or address;

            (iv)    falsely assuming the title of or representing to be a manufacturer, distributor, or authorized provider; or

            (v)    making or issuing a false or counterfeit prescription or written order; or

        (2)    possess or distribute controlled paraphernalia under circumstances which reasonably indicate an intention to use the controlled paraphernalia for purposes of illegally administering a controlled dangerous substance.

    (b)    Evidence of circumstances that reasonably indicate an intent to use controlled paraphernalia to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled dangerous substance unlawfully include the close proximity of the controlled paraphernalia to an adulterant, diluent, or equipment commonly used to illegally manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled dangerous substances, including:

        (1)    a scale;

        (2)    a sieve;

        (3)    a strainer;

        (4)    a measuring spoon;

        (5)    staples;

        (6)    a stapler;

        (7)    a glassine envelope;

        (8)    a gelatin capsule;

        (9)    procaine hydrochloride;

        (10)    mannitol;

        (11)    lactose;

        (12)    quinine; and

        (13)    a controlled dangerous substance.

    (c)    Information that is communicated to a physician to obtain controlled paraphernalia from the physician in violation of this subtitle is not a privileged communication.

    (d)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

        (1)    for a first violation, a fine not exceeding $500; and

        (2)    for each subsequent violation, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.