Subject Controlled Dangerous Substances | Current
| State | Bill | Summary/Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | HB1 | Listing cannabimimetic agents on Schedule I for purposes of designating controlled dangerous substances that may not be legally used, possessed, or distributed; and defining cannabimimetic agents. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
| MD | SB109 | Listing cannabimimetic agents on Schedule I to designate controlled dangerous substances that may not be legally used, possessed, or distributed; etc. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 442 |
| MD | HB916 | Prohibiting the juvenile court, except under specified circumstances, from committing a child who has committed a specified offense to the Department of Juvenile Services for out-of-home placement; etc. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 651 |
| MD | HB854 | Authorizing a person to file a petition for expungement of criminal records if the person was found not criminally responsible under any State or local law that prohibits specified acts; specifying that a petition for expungement based on a finding o... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 643 |
| MD | SB426 | Requiring that a hotline number to report information concerning suspected illegal drug activity be included on all new and replacement signs designating specified areas as drug free school zones in Anne Arundel County. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-02 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 264 |
| MD | HB891 | Requiring that a hotline number to report information concerning suspected illegal drug activity be included on all new and replacement signs designating specified areas as drug free school zones in Anne Arundel County. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-02 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 265 |
| MD | HB1101 | Establishing the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission; providing for the purpose and membership of the Commission; providing for the terms of the members of the Commission; establishing the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission F... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-02 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 403 |
| MD | HB180 | Establishing that it is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for the possession of marijuana or the possession of specified drug paraphernalia that the marijuana or drug paraphernalia was intended for medical use by an individual with a specified ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-09 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 62 |
| MD | HB245 | Requiring a health care practitioner involved in the delivery or care of a substance-exposed newborn to make a report to a local department of social services except under specified circumstances; establishing that a report made under the Act does no... [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-09 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 90 |
| MD | SB580 | Establishing that it is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for the possession of marijuana or the possession of specified drug paraphernalia that the marijuana or drug paraphernalia was intended for medical use by an individual with a specified ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-09 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 61 |
| MD | HB351 | Authorizing the State Athletic Commission to license and regulate amateur mixed martial arts and amateur kick boxing; expanding the scope of drug testing for specified contestants; repealing specified mandatory sanctions for specified contestants who... [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-09 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 101 |
| MD | SB791 | Prohibiting the juvenile court, except under specified circumstances, from committing a child who has committed a specified offense to the Department of Juvenile Services for out-of-home placement; etc. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-08 |
| MD | SB479 | Authorizing a person to file a petition for expungement of criminal records if the person was found not criminally responsible under any State or local law that prohibits specified acts; specifying that a petition for expungement based on a finding o... [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-06 |
| MD | SB297 | Altering the penalty for use or possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana; making the violation a civil offense punishable by a fine not exceeding $100; etc. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-28 |
| MD | SB117 | Authorizing the governing body of a county or a municipal corporation to adopt a local law that authorizes the county or municipal corporation to revoke or not renew the business license of an establishment for the second or subsequent conviction of ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-26 |
| MD | HB302 | Authorizing the medical use of marijuana under specified circumstances; repealing criminal provisions that allow the imposition of a fine or the use of an affirmative defense for use or possession of marijuana or use or possession of drug paraphernal... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-25 Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations Withdrawn |
| MD | SB959 | Establishing that a police officer who is certified as a drug recognition expert may be qualified to testify under specified circumstances; establishing that the opinion of a specified police officer as to specified matters concerning drugs and contr... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-21 |
| MD | SB850 | Requiring a person involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in an injury to another person that requires the removal of the other person to a medical facility to submit to specified drug or alcohol testing if the person is detained by a poli... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-21 |
| MD | HB834 | Requiring individuals applying for or receiving temporary cash assistance benefits under the Family Investment Program to comply with specified eligibility requirements related to drug testing; requiring individuals applying for or receiving temporar... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-20 Unfavorable Report by Appropriations Withdrawn |
| MD | SB989 | Establishing a Task Force to Study Court-Ordered Drug Testing; providing for the membership and duties of the Task Force; providing for the staffing of the Task Force; requiring the Governor to appoint the chair of the Task Force; prohibiting a membe... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-20 |
| MD | HB1100 | Establishing an independent Medical Marijuana Oversight Commission; providing for the purpose and membership of the Commission; providing for the terms of the members of the Commission; providing for the appointment of a chair and vice chair of the C... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-19 Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations Withdrawn |
| MD | HB1453 | Repealing specified criminal violations for the use, possession, and sale of marijuana; establishing specified exemptions from prosecution for specified persons for using, obtaining, purchasing, transporting, or possessing marijuana in specified circ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-19 |
| MD | SB651 | Listing synthetic cannabinoids on Schedule I to designate controlled dangerous substances that may not be legally used, possessed, or distributed; defining "synthetic cannabinoids"; and establishing criminal penalties for a violation of the Act. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-18 Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| MD | HB917 | Requiring a specified residential property disclosure statement to contain specified information relating to whether the property has been used for illegal drug production; requiring the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene to maintain a specified ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-15 Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
| MD | SB320 | Authorizing the County Commissioners of Frederick County to enact an ordinance that prohibits the knowing or intentional possession of synthetic cannabinoids; prohibiting the sale or manufacture of synthetic cannabinoids; making real property used in... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-11 Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| MD | SB394 | Making the possession of marijuana a civil offense punishable by a fine not exceeding $100; etc. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-11 Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings Withdrawn |
| MD | HB851 | Listing synthetic cannabinoids on Schedule I to designate controlled dangerous substances that may not be legally used, possessed, or distributed; defining "synthetic cannabinoids"; and establishing penalties for a violation of the Act. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-11 Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
| MD | HB402 | Authorizing the County Commissioners of Frederick County to enact an ordinance that prohibits the knowing or intentional possession of synthetic cannabinoids; prohibiting the sale or manufacture of synthetic cannabinoids; making real property used in... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-04 Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
| MD | HB262 | Requiring a court, in determining if a person has violated the prohibition against distributing, attempting to distribute, or possessing with intent to distribute a specified noncontrolled substance, to consider whether the chemical structure of the ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-25 |
| MD | HB488 | Prohibiting, in Frederick County, a person from using, manufacturing, possessing, or distributing synthetic cannabinoids; establishing criminal penalties for a violation of the Act; defining a term; and making the Act an emergency measure. [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-25 Unfavorable Report by Judiciary Withdrawn |
| MD | HB765 | Establishing that a police officer who is certified as a drug recognition expert may be qualified to testify under specified circumstances; establishing that the opinion of a specified police officer as to specified matters concerning drugs and contr... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-20 |
| MD | HB267 | Authorizing a specified authorized provider to conduct research in the State with specified controlled dangerous substances not scheduled under federal law in specified circumstances; listing synthetic cannabinoids on Schedule I for purposes of desig... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-18 Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
| MD | HB482 | Listing synthetic cannabinoids on Schedule I to designate controlled dangerous substances that may not be legally used, possessed, or distributed; prohibiting a person from selling, purchasing, or possessing an herbal or botanical product containing ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-18 Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
| MD | HB483 | Adding specified types of a synthetic drug to Schedule I for purposes of designating controlled dangerous substances that may not be legally used, possessed, or distributed. [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-18 Unfavorable Report by Judiciary Withdrawn |
| MD | HB627 | Requiring a person involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in an injury to another person that requires the removal of the other person to a medical facility to submit to specified drug or alcohol testing if the person is detained by a poli... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-13 |
| MD | SB348 | Requiring a court, in determining if a person has violated the prohibition against distributing, attempting to distribute, or possessing with intent to distribute a specified noncontrolled substance, to consider whether the chemical structure of the ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-12 |
| MD | HB150 | Requiring a police officer who detains a driver who was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of, or a life-threatening injury to another person, to require the driver to submit to specified drug and alcohol testing; etc. [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-11 Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
