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Maryland Code, Health-General § 21-251

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

(a) If, while conducting an inspection under § 21-249 of this subtitle or while performing any other function under this subtitle, the Secretary obtains a sample of a food or drug, the Secretary may have an analysis or other examination made in a laboratory of the Department to determine:

(1) As to a food sample, whether the food:

(i) Is misbranded;

(ii) Contains any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance; or

(iii) Is otherwise adulterated or unfit for food; or

(2) As to a drug sample, whether the drug:

(i) Is adulterated; or

(ii) Is misbranded.

(b) The results of an analysis or other examination conducted under this section shall be set forth in a written report and a copy of the report shall be given promptly to the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the establishment from which the sample was obtained.

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