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 13-210 – Posting License
The grain dealer’s license shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the place of business.
Section 14-307 – Regulations
The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Section 13-211 – Insurance
(a) Each person licensed under the provisions of this subtitle shall insure and at all times keep insured, in his own name or as a coinsurer, all of the grain in the actual, physical control of the licensee. (b) The amount of the insurance shall be the fair market value of the grain. (c) The insurance shall include […]
Section 13-212 – Financial Statement and Bond
(a) A license may not be issued or renewed under this subtitle until the applicant has: (1) (i) Filed with the Secretary a financial statement, as provided in subsection (b) of this section, establishing the net worth of the applicant’s grain business; or (ii) Posted a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or cash guaranty at least as large […]
Section 13-213 – Rules
The Secretary may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
Section 13-214 – Penalty for Violation
Any person who violates the provisions of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine of $10,000.