# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 2. Maryland Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

#### Section 21-204

Unless the drug is purported to be an antiseptic for inhibitory use as a wet dressing, ointment, or dusting powder, or as some other substance that involves prolonged contact with the body, the representation of any drug, in its labeling or in an advertisement, as an antiseptic shall be considered to be a representation that the drug is a germicide.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)