§ 21-259. Prohibited acts -- False reports; misuse of information

   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 Part VI of this subtitle;

   (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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 187B; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1987, ch. 306, § 2.