Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 21-251

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Chs.. 2 through 1049
Section 21-251 - Analysis of samples
(a) If, while conducting an inspection under § 21-249 of this subtitle or while performing any other function under this subtitle, the Secretary obtains a sample of a food or drug, the Secretary may have an analysis or other examination made in a laboratory of the Department to determine:
(1) As to a food sample, whether the food:
(i) Is misbranded;
(ii) Contains any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance; or
(iii) Is otherwise adulterated or unfit for food; or
(2) As to a drug sample, whether the drug:
(i) Is adulterated; or
(ii) Is misbranded.
(b) The results of an analysis or other examination conducted under this section shall be set forth in a written report and a copy of the report shall be given promptly to the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the establishment from which the sample was obtained.

Md. Code, HG § 21-251