2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 21-259 - Prohibited acts -- False reports; misuse of information

§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.

§ 21-259 - 1. Prohibited acts -- Opening closed food container

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

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