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