# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 4. Milk Products

#### Section 21-418

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of Sec. 21-419 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall suspend a permit issued under this subtitle if:

  (1) The holder of the permit has obtained the permit fraudulently or deceptively;

  (2) The holder of the permit has violated this subtitle or a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle;

  (3) A violation of this subtitle or a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle exists at the place for which the permit has been issued under this subtitle;

  (4) A health hazard exists at the place for which the permit has been issued or exists as to the individual who holds the permit; or

  (5) The holder of the permit has interfered with the Secretary in the performance of the Secretary's duties.

(b)

  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, before suspending a permit, the Secretary shall give to the holder of the permit notice of intent to suspend.

  (2) The notice shall:

    (i) Specify with particularity the condition or violation that the Secretary believes to justify the suspension; and

    (ii) State that the holder has an opportunity to correct the condition or violation before a time that is:

      (1) At least 48 hours after the holder receives the notice of intent to suspend; and

      (2) Agreed on by the parties or set by the Secretary.

(c) The Secretary is not required to give notice of intent to suspend a permit if:

  (1) The violation creates an imminent hazard to public health; or

  (2) The holder of the permit has willfully refused to permit an authorized inspection.

(d) If a permit has been suspended more than once, the Secretary may revoke the permit.

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