§ 5-709. Distribution of inhalant and instruction on inhaling

MD Crim Law Code § 5-709 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this section, “distribute” includes actual, constructive, or attempted transfer, exchange, or delivery, regardless of remuneration or agency relationship.

(b)    A person may not distribute or possess with intent to distribute to another a substance listed in § 5-708 of this subtitle:

(1)    with the intent to induce unlawful inhaling of the substance; or

(2)    with the knowledge that the other will unlawfully inhale the substance.

(c)    A person may not:

(1)    instruct another in the practice of inhaling or smelling that is prohibited under § 5-708(b) of this subtitle; or

(2)    distribute a butane canister to a minor.

(d)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.