Maryland Criminal Law Section 5-624
§ 5-624.
  (a)   In this section, "drug" does not include alcohol.
  (b)   A person may not administer a controlled dangerous substance or other drug to another without that person's knowledge and commit against that other:
    (1)   a crime of violence as defined in § 14-101 of this article; or
    (2)   a sexual offense in the third degree under § 3-307 of this article.
  (c)   A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.
  (d)   A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act or acts establishing the violation of this section.