Maryland Health - General Section 21-208

      In addition to any other ground that may be applicable under § 21-207 or § 21-209 of this subtitle, a food is adulterated if:

            (1)      Any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food has been omitted or withdrawn from it;

            (2)      Any substance has been substituted for any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food;

            (3)      Any damage to or inferiority of the food has been concealed in any way; or

            (4)      It has had any substance added, mixed, or packed with it solely for any of the following purposes:

                  (i)      To increase its bulk or weight;

                  (ii)      To reduce its quality or strength below that which normally would be expected of the food; or

                  (iii)      To mislead the consumer by making the food appear to be better or more valuable than it is.