Criminal Law - Drug Trafficking Crime - Definition

Summary

The bill revises Maryland’s definition of a “drug trafficking crime” to include certain felonies, misdemeanors and conspiracies involving controlled substances. It then makes it illegal to possess, use, wear, carry, or transport a firearm while committing or relating to such a crime, imposing mandatory minimum prison sentences. The changes aim to strengthen penalties for gun‑related drug offenses.

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