§ 5-102. Legislative findings and purpose of title

MD Crim Law Code § 5-102 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The General Assembly finds that:

(1)    many of the substances listed in this title have a useful and legitimate medical purpose and are necessary to maintain the health and general welfare of the people of the State; but

(2)    the illegal manufacture, distribution, possession, and administration of controlled dangerous substances have a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of the State.

(b)    (1)    The purpose of this title is to establish a uniform law to control the manufacture, distribution, possession, and administration of controlled dangerous substances and related paraphernalia to:

(i)    ensure their availability for legitimate medical and scientific purposes; but

(ii)    prevent their abuse, which results in a serious health problem to the individual and represents a serious danger to the welfare of the people of the State.

(2)    This title shall be liberally construed to accomplish this purpose.