(a) If the individual is engaged in the enforcement or prosecution of this title or other law relating to controlled dangerous substances, criminal liability may not be imposed under this title on:
(1) an authorized officer of the United States, this State, or a political subdivision of this State; or
(2) an authorized police department civilian employee of the United States, this State, or a political subdivision of this State.
(b) A public official or employee who is covered under subsection (a) of this section may temporarily possess controlled dangerous substances, drug paraphernalia, or controlled paraphernalia incidental to the discharge of official or employee duties.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances
Subtitle 8 - Criminal Procedure
Section 5-801 - Investigation by State Police
Section 5-802 - Statewide Jurisdiction for Officers
Section 5-803 - Payment for Information About Violations
Section 5-804 - Administrative Inspection Warrants
Section 5-806 - Temporary and Permanent Injunctions
Section 5-807 - Burden of Proof
Section 5-808 - Immunity From Criminal Liability for Public Officials and Employees
Section 5-809 - Hearsay Admitted at Bail or Sentencing Hearing
Section 5-810 - Convictions and Reports to Licensing Authorities