# § 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.

## § 6-501 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code § 6-501 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “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” 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*