MD SB1009

Reduces penalties for subsequent drug paraphernalia violations from up to 2 years imprisonment and $2,000 fine to up to 1 year imprisonment and $1,000 fine

Reduces penalties for controlled paraphernalia violations from up to 4 years imprisonment and $25,000 fine to up to 1 year imprisonment and $1,000 fine for subsequent offenses

Adds a $500 maximum fine for first-time controlled paraphernalia violations, creating a tiered penalty structure

Removes the prohibition on possessing controlled paraphernalia, retaining only the prohibition on distributing it with intent to illegally administer controlled substances

Takes effect October 1, 2025