Get MD Controlled Dangerous Substance Destruction Report 2011-2024

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

Registrant Details Check Deposit Date (If "Blank", Payment is being processed.) *After the payment has cleared, it will take approximately 6 weeks to complete a CDS Certification/Registration.

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.

Possession of C.D.S. Not Marijuana in Maryland State Court Commonly charged cases include: heroin, cocaine, L.S.D., spice, and a variety of allegedly illegally possessed prescription drugs.