1. (a) If, while conducting an inspection under § 21-249 of this subtitle or while performing any other function under this subtitle, the Secretary obtains a sample of a food or drug, the Secretary may have an analysis or other examination made in a laboratory of the Department to determine:

   1. (1) As to a food sample, whether the food:

      1. (i) Is misbranded;
      2. (ii) Contains any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance; or
      3. (iii) Is otherwise adulterated or unfit for food; or

   2. (2) As to a drug sample, whether the drug:

      1. (i) Is adulterated; or
      2. (ii) Is misbranded.
2. (b) The results of an analysis or other examination conducted under this section shall be set forth in a written report and a copy of the report shall be given promptly to the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the establishment from which the sample was obtained.

Added as Health-Environmental § 4-251 by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Transferred to Health-General § 21-251 by Acts 1987, c. 306, § 2, eff. July 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1987, c. 306, § 15, eff. July 1, 1987; Acts 1988, c. 6, § 11, eff. July 1, 1988.

Formerly Art. 43, §§ 191C, 195.