§ 5-904. Unlawfully distributing controlled dangerous substance

   (a) Prohibited. -- A registrant may not:

   (1) distribute or dispense a controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedule I or Schedule II in violation of § 5-303(d) of this title; or

   (2) distribute a controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedule I or Schedule II in the course of the registrant's legitimate business, except in accordance with an order form under § 5-303(d) of this title.

(b) Penalty. --

   (1) If the trier of fact specifically finds that a person knowingly or intentionally violated subsection (a)(1) of this section, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $ 100,000 or both.

   (2) In all other cases, a person who violates subsection (a)(1) of this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $ 50,000.

   (3) A person who willfully violates subsection (a)(2) of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $ 100,000 or both.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 288(a)(1), (b), (c), 289(a)(1), (b); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.