Maryland Statutes
Part VI - Enforcement of Subtitle; Prohibited Acts
Section 21-259 - Prohibited Acts -- False Reports; Misuse of Information

A person may not:
        (1)    Make a written report that falsely certifies the results of any inspection, examination, or test that is made to determine if there is a violation of any provision of this part;
        (2)    Use to that person’s own personal advantage any information that is acquired under authority of this subtitle and concerns any method or process that is entitled to protection as a trade secret; or
        (3)    Other than to the Secretary, to the Secretary’s authorized representative, or to a court in a judicial proceeding under this subtitle, reveal any information that:
            (i)    Is acquired under authority of this subtitle; and
            (ii)    Concerns any method or process that is entitled to protection as a trade secret.

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