1. (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. (1) Intends to purchase the item; or
   2. (2) Has received from the proprietor authority to open the item.
2. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
3. (c) The penalty provisions of Subtitle 12 of this title do not apply to this section.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.

Formerly Art. 27, § 120B.