Maryland Statutes
Part VI - Enforcement of Subtitle; Prohibited Acts
Section 21-257 - Violation of Label and Packaging Requirements for Consumer Commodities

(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

Maryland Statutes

Health - General

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 21-248 - Particular Representations Regarding Drugs and Devices Considered False Advertisements

Section 21-249 - General Powers to Inspect; Taking of Samples

Section 21-250 - Inspection of Records of Carriers; Use of Evidence Against Carrier Prohibited; Carriers' Exclusion From Other Sections

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 21-259.3 - Animal Testing Prohibited in Development of Cosmetic -- Inapplicable to Certain Animal Testing -- Local Law on Animal Testingprohibited -- Civil Penalties -- Enforcement

Section 21-260 - Defenses to Alleged Violations; Burden of Proof

Section 21-261 - Abatement Orders