# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

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

#### Section 21-251

(a) If, while conducting an inspection under Sec. 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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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)