§ 21-259.1. Prohibited acts -- Opening closed food container

MD Health-Gen Code § 21-259.1 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.