Section 16-108 – Detention of Covered Produce [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
(a) If the Secretary finds that covered produce is in violation of the requirements of the Program, the Secretary may detain the covered produce for a period that does not exceed 30 consecutive days. (b) Any covered produce detained by the Secretary under this section shall be detained pending condemnation proceedings or notification of any federal or […]
Section 16-109 – Condemnation of Covered Produce [Title Subject to Continent Abrogation]
(a) If the Secretary finds that covered produce is in violation of the requirements of the Program, the Secretary may file a petition for condemnation of the covered produce in the circuit court of the county in which the covered produce was found. (b) If a circuit court issues an order for condemnation of covered produce based […]
Section 16-110 – Subpoenas; Administrative Search Warrants [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
(a) The Secretary may: (1) Issue a subpoena to compel testimony or the production of any record required to be kept under § 16–104 of this title; and (2) File a petition in a court of competent jurisdiction for an order of contempt against a person that, without lawful excuse, fails to obey the subpoena. (b) (1) The Secretary may […]
Section 16-111 – Penalties and Fines [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
(a) A person that violates this title is subject to the penalties and fines set forth in Title 12 of this article. (b) (1) Instead of or in addition to any other penalty authorized under this article, the Secretary may impose a civil penalty on a person not exceeding $5,000 for each violation of: (i) This title; or (ii) Any […]
Section 14-308 – License Required
(a) This section does not apply to an institution of higher education or a person that produces hemp under the Hemp Research Pilot Program in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title. (b) A person may not produce hemp in the State unless the person is licensed by: (1) The Department; or (2) The Secretary of the U.S. Department […]
Section 14-309 – Prohibited Acts; Penalties
(a) (1) A person may not knowingly: (i) Fail to comply with the Department’s plan for monitoring and regulating the production of hemp established under § 14–305 of this subtitle; (ii) Misrepresent or fail to provide the legal description of land on which hemp is produced; (iii) Produce hemp without a valid license; or (iv) Produce plants, or any part of […]
Section 15-101 – Adoption of Dog or Cat Used for Scientific Research
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Animal rescue organization” includes: (i) A nonprofit organization incorporated for the purpose of rescuing animals in need and finding permanent adoptive homes for the animals; and (ii) A government–operated animal control unit that provides animals for adoption. (3) “Research facility” includes: (i) A higher education research facility; (ii) A scientific […]
Section 16-101 – Definitions [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Covered activity” has the meaning stated in 21 C.F.R. § 112.3, as amended. (c) “Covered farm” means a farm or a farm mixed–type facility for which, on a rolling basis, the average annual monetary value of produce sold during the previous 3–year period is more than […]
Section 16-102 – Program Established [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
(a) There is a Maryland Produce Safety Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of the Program is to reduce the risk of adverse impacts on human health from the consumption of contaminated produce. (c) The Program shall conform with the federal standards for growing, harvesting, packing, and holding produce for human consumption. (d) (1) The Secretary shall administer and […]
Section 16-103 – Compliance With Program and Federal Requirements [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, when conducting a covered activity on covered produce, a covered farm shall comply with the requirements of the Program. (b) When conducting a covered activity on covered produce, a farm that has a qualified exemption shall comply with: (1) The requirements established under 21 C.F.R. Part 112, Subparts […]