Maryland Health - General Section 21-259

      A person may not:

            (1)      Make a written report that falsely certifies the results of any inspection, examination, or test that is made to determine if there is a violation of any provision of Part VI of this subtitle;

            (2)      Use to that person's own personal advantage any information that is acquired under authority of this subtitle and concerns any method or process that is entitled to protection as a trade secret; or

            (3)      Other than to the Secretary, to the Secretary's authorized representative, or to a court in a judicial proceeding under this subtitle, reveal any information that:

                  (i)      Is acquired under authority of this subtitle; and

                  (ii)      Concerns any method or process that is entitled to protection as a trade secret.