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Maryland Code, Health-General § 21-208

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

In addition to any other ground that may be applicable under § 21-207 or § 21-209 of this subtitle, a food is adulterated if:

(1) Any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food has been omitted or withdrawn from it;

(2) Any substance has been substituted for any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food;

(3) Any damage to or inferiority of the food has been concealed in any way; or

(4) It has had any substance added, mixed, or packed with it solely for any of the following purposes:

(i) To increase its bulk or weight;

(ii) To reduce its quality or strength below that which normally would be expected of the food; or

(iii) To mislead the consumer by making the food appear to be better or more valuable than it is.

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