| There has been a bit of confusion surrounding the possession and distribution of the drug Ecstasy, also know as MDMA. In the 2001 session, Maryland legislators created a new offense for distribution
of MDMA over 750 grams. This new offense is a Seriousness Category III-A drug offense with a maximum penalty of 20 years. For distribution of less than 750 grams or possession of MDMA, the offense
will be charged like other schedule I though V non-narcotics. This new offense was intended to provide for stiffer penalties for greater amounts of the drug. Please refer to CR, §5-609(a), or 2001 House Bill 192
for more in depth information.
For guidelines scoring purposes:
| Offense |
Source |
Felony or Misd. |
Max Term |
Min. Term |
Offense Type |
Seriousness |
Fine |
| Distribution of over 750 grams of MDMA | CR, §5-609(a) | Felony | 20Y | | Drug | III-A | $20,000 |
| Distribution of under 750 grams of MDMA | CR, §5-607 | Felony | 5Y | | Drug | IV | $15,000 |
| Posession of MDMA | CR, §5-601 | Misd. | 4Y | | Drug | V | $25,000 |
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