Maryland § 21-256
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 21-256, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-256.
A person may not:
(1) Manufacture or sell any food, drug, device, or cosmetic that is adulterated or misbranded;
(2) Adulterate or misbrand any food, drug, device, or cosmetic;
(3) Make a food, drug, device, or cosmetic become adulterated by altering, mutilating, destroying, obliterating, or removing any part of its labeling while the food, drug, device, or cosmetic is held for sale;
(4) Receive in commerce any adulterated or misbranded food, drug, device, or cosmetic;
(5) Deliver or offer for delivery any adulterated or misbranded food, drug, device, or cosmetic, whether or not for pay;
(6) Disseminate any false advertisement;
(7) Sell any food in violation of any requirement imposed under § 21-211 of this subtitle;
(8) Fail to comply with § 21-249 or § 21-250 of this subtitle by refusing to permit:
(i) An entry or inspection;
(ii) The taking of a sample; or
(iii) Access to or copying of any record;
(9) Remove or dispose of any article that is detained or restricted under § 21-253 of this subtitle; or
(10) Forge, counterfeit, simulate, falsely represent, or, without proper authority, use any mark, stamp, tag, label, or other identifying symbol that is authorized or required by any rule or regulation that is adopted under the provisions of the federal act or of this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 21-256
What does Maryland Code § 21-256 cover?
Section 21-256 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 21-256?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 21-256" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maryland official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.
How does Maryland § 21-256 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maryland can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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