§ 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) Prohibited -- 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 301A; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.