Section 21-208 - Adulterated food - Food components. - Maryland Statutes

§ 21-208. Adulterated food - Food components.
 

In addition to any other ground that may be applicable under § 21-207 or § 21-209 of this subtitle, a food is adulterated if: 

(1) Any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food has been omitted or withdrawn from it; 

(2) Any substance has been substituted for any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food; 

(3) Any damage to or inferiority of the food has been concealed in any way; or 

(4) It has had any substance added, mixed, or packed with it solely for any of the following purposes: 

(i) To increase its bulk or weight; 

(ii) To reduce its quality or strength below that which normally would be expected of the food; or 

(iii) To mislead the consumer by making the food appear to be better or more valuable than it is. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 188B; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1987, ch. 306, §§ 2, 15; 1988, ch. 6, §§ 1, 11.]