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This bill repeals existing Maryland laws that prohibit drug paraphernalia and controlled paraphernalia, effectively removing these specific prohibitions from the criminal code. The bill targets sections 5-619 and 5-620 of Article - Criminal Law of the Annotated Code of Maryland, which previously defined and outlawed items used in connection with controlled dangerous substances, such as hypodermic needles, packaging materials, and substances used to dilute drugs. The repeal of these sections means that possessing or distributing such items will no longer be a criminal offense under these specific laws, and the bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0327?ys=2026RS