Maryland § 8-902
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-902, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-902.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Drug” means a drug, medicine, or a medicinal or chemical preparation for internal human consumption.
(3) “Prepare” means to make, mix, manufacture, or compound.
(b) A person who is engaged in the business of preparing or dispensing a drug for internal human consumption may not prepare, dispense, sell, or deliver the drug to a person directly or through an agent or employee if:
(1) ethyl alcohol is usually used to prepare the drug; and
(2) the preparer, or the preparer’s agent or employee, in any manner uses or substitutes methyl alcohol for ethyl alcohol, or puts methyl alcohol into the drug.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 3 months and not exceeding 1 year or a fine of not less than $100 and not exceeding $500 or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-902
What does Maryland Code § 8-902 cover?
Section 8-902 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 8-902?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-902" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 8-902 apply to my situation?
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