Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics — Subtitle 2D. Tianeptine Consumer Protection Act
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-2D-01 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 2D. Tianeptine Consumer Protection Act
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
(1)
“Retailer” means a person that:
(i)
Sells, prepares, or maintains tianeptine products; or
(ii)
Advertises, represents, or holds itself out as selling, preparing, or maintaining tianeptine products.
(2)
“Retailer” includes a manufacturer, wholesaler, store, restaurant, hotel, catering facility, camp, bakery, delicatessen, supermarket, grocery store, convenience store, gas station, or food or drink company.
(c)
“Tianeptine product” means a product that is marketed for human consumption containing any amount of tianeptine sodium or tianeptine sulfate.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-2D-02 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 2D. Tianeptine Consumer Protection Act
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(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.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-2D-03 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 2D. Tianeptine Consumer Protection Act
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The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.