(a) If the Department believes that a person is violating any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Department may have the person served with a written order that directs the person served to abate the violation within a time specified in the order.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, the Department shall give any person served with an order under this section an opportunity for a hearing before the Department.
(c) After a hearing under this section, the Department may affirm, modify, or withdraw the order.
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