§ 26-6. Prohibited conduct.

(a) In general.

It is unlawful for any person to loiter about or remain at any public way, public place, or place open or legally accessible to the public within a certified drug-free zone, as herein provided, for the purpose of engaging in drug-related activity that is prohibited by any of the provisions of Article 27, Subtitle Health-Controlled Dangerous Substances of the Maryland Code relating to the manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, or administration of substances covered therein.

(b) Refusal to leave.

(1) A police officer shall first request a person suspected of loitering under this subtitle within a drug-free zone to leave the premises.

(2) Failure to obey the police officer shall subject the person to arrest.