(a) For the purpose of enforcing this subtitle and after presentation of appropriate credentials to any person who is in charge of or has custody of the records, the Secretary or a representative of the Secretary may have access to and may copy any record of a carrier in commerce if the record concerns the movement or holding, for commercial purposes, of any food, drug, device, or cosmetic, including information that shows the quantity, shipper, and consignee of the article.
(b) Any evidence that is obtained under this section may not be used in any criminal prosecution of the person from whom it is obtained.
(c) A carrier in commerce is not subject to any other provision of this subtitle other than this section simply because the carrier receives, carries, holds, or delivers any food, drug, device, or cosmetic in the usual course of its business as a carrier.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Part VI - Enforcement of Subtitle; Prohibited Acts
Section 21-247 - False Advertising
Section 21-249 - General Powers to Inspect; Taking of Samples
Section 21-251 - Analysis of Samples
Section 21-252 - Injunctive Actions
Section 21-253 - Detainment and Destruction of Articles
Section 21-254 - Action Against Food That Poses Immediate Threat
Section 21-255 - Reporting of Criminal Violations
Section 21-256 - Prohibited Acts -- General Provisions
Section 21-257 - Violation of Label and Packaging Requirements for Consumer Commodities
Section 21-258 - Prohibited Acts -- Drugs and Devices
Section 21-259 - Prohibited Acts -- False Reports; Misuse of Information
Section 21-259.1 - Prohibited Acts -- Opening Closed Food Container
Section 21-259.2 - Prohibition on Certain Ingredients Knowingly Included in Cosmetic Products
Section 21-260 - Defenses to Alleged Violations; Burden of Proof