Md. Code, Criminal Law § 5-901
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 5-901
in effectNotwithstanding any other law, a violation of this title shall be treated as if it were a felony for purposes of arrest, search, and seizure, whether or not a defendant is subsequently charged with or convicted of a violation that is a misdemeanor.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcr§ion=5-901&enactments=falseFetched: 10/16/2026
