Section 9-416 - Contraband - Controlled dangerous substance.

§ 9-416. Contraband - Controlled dangerous substance.
 

(a)  Prohibited.- A person may not: 

(1) deliver a controlled dangerous substance to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement; or 

(2) possess a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement. 

(b)  Prohibited - Knowing possession or receipt by person detained or confined.- A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive a controlled dangerous substance. 

(c)  Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 138(f); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2007, ch. 535, § 2; ch. 536, § 2.]