Get Md Controlled Dangerous Substance Destruction Report 2011-2025

After five (5) business days, you may check your application status here. If the OCSA verification website shows a status of 'PENDING,' please contact the Office of Controlled Substances Administration at 410-764-2890 for more information.

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Maryland follows federal rules regarding the classifications of controlled dangerous substances. These are substances considered to be dangerous by the federal government. They are listed by the FDA and they are split by schedules.

If you are charged with one of these crimes, you may see them stated as Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS or Distribution of CDS under CR 5-602, or Manufacturing CDS under CR 5-603. CDS is an acronym for Controlled Dangerous Substances, a term used to describe illegal drugs in Maryland criminal law.

Depending on the Schedule, the weight or quantity of a controlled substance in one's possession will determine if its possession is considered a misdemeanor or felony. Schedule I and II drugs include heroin, LSD, marijuana, cocaine, , and .

These controlled dangerous substances include certain core substances, including raw opium, codeine and ; cocaine; certain opiates, including ; stimulants, including amphetamine, , and phenmetrazine; and certain depressants.

If you are convicted of being in possession of marijuana, you will face misdemeanor penalties of up to one year in jail. If you are found in possession of any other drug, aside from marijuana, you will face a felony charge. Possession of drugs carries a potential 4 year prison sentence and fines reaching $25,000.