Maryland Code § 21-259

Maryland Code § 21-259. Reproduced from the official Maryland Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 21-259.

    A person may not:

        (1)    Make a written report that falsely certifies the results of any inspection, examination, or test that is made to determine if there is a violation of any provision of this part;

        (2)    Use to that person’s own personal advantage any information that is acquired under authority of this subtitle and concerns any method or process that is entitled to protection as a trade secret; or

        (3)    Other than to the Secretary, to the Secretary’s authorized representative, or to a court in a judicial proceeding under this subtitle, reveal any information that:

            (i)    Is acquired under authority of this subtitle; and

            (ii)    Concerns any method or process that is entitled to protection as a trade secret.

Source: official Maryland text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Maryland Code § 21-259
  • Jurisdiction: Maryland
  • Code: Maryland Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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