Maryland Statutes
Part VII - Shellfish
Section 21-349 - Powers of Department

The Department may:
        (1)    Detain and take any necessary action on any shipment of shellfish or any food that contains shellfish if the shellfish involved is from an unknown or uncertified source; and
        (2)    Condemn and destroy any shellfish or any food that contains shellfish if the shellfish involved is from an uncertified source.