§ 6-501 Definitions.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code § 6-501 (2026)
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(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Adulterated food.
“Adulterated food” means any food that:
(1)
has been prepared, manufactured, processed, stored, packaged, handled, distributed, or sold under insanitary conditions that reasonably could be expected to have contaminated it;
(2)
is considered to be adulterated within the meaning of the Maryland Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; or
(3)
otherwise violates the requirements of the Maryland Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
(c)Unwholesome food.
“Unwholesome food” means any food that:
(1)
has absorbed or mixed with deleterious gases, liquids, or solids;
(2)
is decomposed, rotten, tainted, or otherwise impure; or
(3)
is otherwise in any way:
(i)
deleterious to health;
(ii)
liable to introduce, cause, or increase sickness; or
(iii)
liable to impair or upset functions of the human body.
History: Ord. 99-548