# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 2D. Tianeptine Consumer Protection Act

#### Section 21-2D-02

(a) A retailer may not distribute, sell, expose for sale, or advertise for sale a tianeptine product to an individual.

(b) A retailer that violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.

(c) In addition to any other penalties under this section, a retailer who violates this section is liable for civil damages sustained by the individual resulting from the violation.

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