Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
HEALTH - GENERAL |
TITLE 21. FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS |
SUBTITLE 2. MARYLAND FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT |
PART VI. ENFORCEMENT OF SUBTITLE; PROHIBITED ACTS |
§ 21-261. Abatement orders
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(a) Service. -- If the Department believes that a person is violating any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Department may have the person served with a written order that directs the person served to abate the violation within a time specified in the order.
(b) Hearings. -- Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, the Department shall give any person served with an order under this section an opportunity for a hearing before the Department.
(c) Affirming, modifying or withdrawing order. -- After a hearing under this section, the Department may affirm, modify, or withdraw the order.