# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

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

#### Section 21-259

A person may not:

(1) Make a written report that falsely certifies the results of any inspection, examination, or test that is made to determine if there is a violation of any provision of this part;

(2) Use to that person's own personal advantage any information that is acquired under authority of this subtitle and concerns any method or process that is entitled to protection as a trade secret; or

(3) Other than to the Secretary, to the Secretary's authorized representative, or to a court in a judicial proceeding under this subtitle, reveal any information that:

  (i) Is acquired under authority of this subtitle; and

  (ii) Concerns any method or process that is entitled to protection as a trade secret.

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