Section 10-1201 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing. (c) “Grape grower” means a person who: (1) Grows grapes for commercial purposes; and (2) (i) Sells at least $10,000 worth of grapes each year; or (ii) Has planted at least 3 acres of vines of a type […]
Section 10-807 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Apple Grade Law.
Section 10-1202 – Creation of Advisory Commission
There is a Governor’s Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing.
Section 10-901 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Closed container” means any box, barrel, basket, crate, hamper, bag, or other package made or covered with burlap, tarlatan, slats, or other material, constructed so that the entire contents cannot be readily, properly, and thoroughly inspected while the package is closed. (c) “Mature cantaloupe” means a […]
Section 10-701 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fruit” means any fruit sold; offered, exposed, packed, or transported for sale; shipped; or presented for intrastate or interstate shipment, except any fruit which is canned, dried, pickled, or frozen. (c) “Sell” means to sell; offer, or expose, pack, or transport for sale; ship; or present […]
Section 10-702 – Rules and Regulations
The Secretary may adopt and enforce rules and regulations necessary to secure uniformity in the enforcement of this subtitle and the proper marking of the container of any fruit or vegetable.
Section 10-703 – Establishment of Standards and Grades; Effective Date; Marking Containers
(a) The Secretary, after investigation and public hearing, may: (1) Establish official standards or grades for any fruit or vegetable; (2) Adopt rules and regulations governing the markings required on the container of any fruit or vegetable, for the purpose of showing any or all of the following: (i) The true grade or size of the product, or both, […]
Section 10-704 – Effect of Standards and Grades on Right to Sell; Marking Noncomplying Containers Prohibited
(a) No standard, grade, rule or regulation adopted under this section affects the right of any person to sell his fruit or vegetable without conforming to it. (b) However, no person may mark any fruit or vegetable, or container in a manner that indicates that the fruit or vegetable conforms with any standard or grade of the […]
Section 10-705 – Right of Entry and Examination
The Secretary may enter any building, vehicle, other enclosure, or conveyance in the State, where any fruit or vegetable is produced, stored, or sold. He may examine any fruit or vegetable found in any of these places and may take for further examination any sample of the produce and any container necessary to determine whether […]
Section 10-706 – Exemption From Liability for Selling in Improperly Marked Container
Any person who sells any fruit or vegetable in a container not properly marked may not be prosecuted, if he can establish by satisfactory evidence that he was not a party to the grading or packing of the fruit or vegetable in question, and had no knowledge that they were mismarked or illegally packed.