Maryland Health - General Section 21-259.1

      (a)      A person may not open a sealed, closed, or fastened food container in a food store or supermarket if opening the package or container will leave the item in an unsalable condition, unless the person:

            (1)      Intends to purchase the item; or

            (2)      Has received from the proprietor authority to open the item.

      (b)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.

      (c)      The penalty provisions of Subtitle 12 of this title do not apply to this section.