Section 5-709 - Distribution of inhalant and instruction on inhaling. - Maryland Statutes

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

(a)  "Distribute" defined.- In this section, "distribute" includes actual, constructive, or attempted transfer, exchange, or delivery, regardless of remuneration or agency relationship. 

(b)  Prohibited - Distribution of inhalants.- 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)  Same - Instruction on inhaling.- 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)  Penalty.- 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. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 301A; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]