Maryland

Mandatory Minimum Sentence
Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana
Drugged Driving
Expungement
Summary of Maryland
Year Law Last Passed 2014
How Law Was Passed House Bill 881 (125-11 H; 44-2 S)
Possession Limit 30-day supply, determined by physician

Laws, Limits and Penalties

OffensePenaltyIncarceration  Max. Fine  

Possession

Personal Use

Less than 10 gCivil OffenseNone$ 100
10g - less than 50 lbsMisdemeanor1 year$ 1,000
50 lbs or moreFelony5 years*$ 100,000
Offenses involving the use of marijuana in public carries a civil fine of up to $500
Increased fines for subsequent offenders

With intent to distribute

Less than 50 lbsFelony5 years$ 15,000
50 lbs or more**Felony5 years*$ 15,000
More than 50 lbs (drug kingpin)Felony20* - 40 years$ 1,000,000
In a school vehicle, or in, on, or within 1000 feet of an elementary or secondary schoolFelony20 years$ 20,000
Subsequent violationFelony5* - 40 years$ 40,000
Involving a minorFelony20 years$ 20,000
* Mandatory minimum sentence
** Subsequent offense carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 2 years

Trafficking

More than 5 - less than 45 kgFelony10 years$ 10,000
45 kg or moreFelony25 years$ 50,000
In possession of a firearm while traffickingFelony5* - 20 yearsN/A
* Mandatory minimum sentence

Cultivation

See Possession section for details.

Hash & Concentrates

Penalties for hashish are the same as for marijuana. Please see the marijuana penalties section for further details.

Paraphernalia

Possession of drug paraphernaliaCivil OffenseNone$ 0
Sale/Advertising distribution of drug paraphernaliaMisdemeanorNone$ 500
Subsequent violationMisdemeanor2 years$ 2,000
Selling to a minor who is at least 3 years younger Misdemeanor8 years$ 15,000
Possession/Sale controlled paraphernaliaMisdemeanor1 year$ 1,000
Paraphernalia includes all equipment and materials used in the use, manufacture, or distribution of marijuana.

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