Maryland Health - General Section 21-251

      (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.