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Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 5-710

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, “human growth hormone” means:

(1) somatrem, somatropin, and any of their analogues; or

(2) a substance labeled as being or containing somatrem or somatropin and any analogue of somatrem or somatropin.

(b) This section applies to an athletic facility, commercial health club, public recreation center, weight training gym, school gymnasium, or other establishment operated primarily for the exercise, physical fitness, athletic training, or physical education of the individuals who use the facility.

(c) The operator of a facility subject to this section shall obtain and affix at least one warning notice in each locker room maintained in the facility.

(d)(1) The lettering in each warning notice shall be at least 1 inch high and shall be conspicuously placed for maximum possible visibility.

(2) The warning notice shall read:

Warning

The nonprescription use, possession, or distribution of anabolic steroids or human growth hormone is illegal in the State of Maryland. On conviction, violators are subject to imprisonment or a fine or both.

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