# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 2F. Phenibut Consumer Protection Act

#### Section 21-2F-01

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Phenibut product" means a product marketed for human consumption containing any beta-phenyl-gamma-aminobutyric acid HCl.

(c)

  (1) "Retailer" means a person that:

    (i) Sells, prepares, or maintains phenibut products; or

    (ii) Advertises, represents, or holds itself out as selling, preparing, or maintaining phenibut 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.

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