§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.