§ 5-703. Unsolicited mailing  


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  •    (a) Scope of section. -- This section does not apply to the mailing of a drug to a person who under State law is authorized to disburse, prescribe, or administer the drug.

    (b) Prohibited. -- A person may not send by mail a prescription drug, controlled dangerous substance, or medicine to "Resident", "Occupant", or to a named addressee who has not requested that the prescription drug, controlled dangerous substance, or medicine be mailed.

    (c) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $ 500 or both.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 300(j); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.