Maryland Statutes
Part VI - Enforcement of Subtitle; Prohibited Acts
Section 21-251 - Analysis of Samples

(a)    If, while conducting an inspection under § 21-249 of this subtitle or while performing any other function under this subtitle, the Secretary obtains a sample of a food or drug, the Secretary may have an analysis or other examination made in a laboratory of the Department to determine:
        (1)    As to a food sample, whether the food:
            (i)    Is misbranded;
            (ii)    Contains any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance; or
            (iii)    Is otherwise adulterated or unfit for food; or
        (2)    As to a drug sample, whether the drug:
            (i)    Is adulterated; or
            (ii)    Is misbranded.
    (b)    The results of an analysis or other examination conducted under this section shall be set forth in a written report and a copy of the report shall be given promptly to the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the establishment from which the sample was obtained.

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