MD SB327

Repeals Sections 5-619 and 5-620 of Maryland Criminal Law, which contain prohibitions related to drug paraphernalia and controlled paraphernalia

Removes the statutory definition of "controlled paraphernalia" from Maryland law, which currently includes hypodermic syringes/needles, packaging containers like gelatin capsules and glassine envelopes, and cutting agents like lactose, quinine, and dextrose

Eliminates the statutory definition of "drug paraphernalia," which encompasses equipment used for planting, manufacturing, processing, packaging, storing, or ingesting controlled dangerous substances (excluding cannabis-related items)

Renumbers remaining definitions in Section 5-101 of the Criminal Law Article to account for the deleted subsections

Takes effect October 1, 2026