(a) Except to the extent that the person is engaged in the packing or labeling of the commodity or specifies, by any means, the manner in which the commodity is packed or labeled, this section does not apply to any person who is engaged in business as a wholesale or retail distributor of a consumer commodity.
(b) A person may not distribute a consumer commodity in commerce if:
(1) The commodity is contained in a package that does not conform to a requirement that is imposed under this subtitle; or
(2) A label that does not conform to a requirement imposed under this subtitle is attached to the commodity.
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