# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 3. Food Establishments

#### Section 21-322

(a) The Maryland Department of Health and the State Department of Agriculture may:

  (1) Inspect for wholesomeness any food donated to a nonprofit corporation, organization, or association; and

  (2) Establish procedures for handling food donated to any nonprofit corporation, organization, or association.

(b)

  (1) In this subsection, "person" shall include a nonprofit corporation, organization, or association.

  (2) A person shall have the immunity from liability described under Sec. 5-634 of the Courts Article for any act or omission that affects the nature, age, condition, or packaging of the donated food.

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