§ 5-624
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§5–624.
(a)In this section, “drug” does not include alcohol.
(b)A person may not administer a controlled dangerous substance or other drug to another without that person’s knowledge and commit against that other:
(1)a crime of violence as defined in § 14-101 of this article; or
(2)a sexual offense in the third degree under § 3-307 of this article.
(c)A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.
(d)A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act or acts establishing the violation of this section.