Section 6-114 – Official Analysis Prima Facie Evidence of Composition
In any prosecution under this subtitle relating to the composition of commercial feed, a certified copy of the official analysis signed by the Secretary or the State Chemist is prima facie evidence of the composition.
Section 6-212 – Short Weight
If the Secretary finds that a consumer possesses any commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner short in weight, the registrant of the product shall pay the consumer a penalty equal to two times the value of the actual shortage within 30 days after official notice of the Secretary.
Section 6-115 – Report of Violations for Criminal Prosecution; Minor Violations
(a) The State’s Attorney to whom any violation is reported shall institute appropriate judicial proceedings without delay. Before the Secretary reports a violation for prosecution, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated shall be given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity to present his view, orally or in writing. (b) This subtitle does […]
Section 6-213 – Change in Plant Nutrient Content
The plant nutrient content of each commercial fertilizer shall remain uniform for the period of registration. No percentage of any guaranteed plant nutrient element may be changed in a manner that lowers the crop-producing quality of the commercial fertilizer, even if the fertilizer is registered subsequently.
Section 6-104 – Rules and Regulations
The Secretary may adopt reasonable rules and regulations necessary to secure the efficient administration of this subtitle. No rule or regulation may be adopted, amended, or repealed unless a public hearing is held on the proposal, and notice of the hearing is given in at least two trade papers of general circulation at least 20 […]
Section 6-105 – Publication of Information Concerning Commercial Feed
The Secretary shall publish at least annually, in any form he deems proper: (1) information concerning the distribution of commercial feeds; (2) data on the production and use of commercial feeds as he considers advisable; and (3) a report of the results of the analyses of official samples of commercial feeds distributed in the State […]
Section 6-106 – Inspection, Sampling, Testing, and Analyses of Commercial Feed
(a) The Secretary shall sample, inspect, test and make analyses of commercial feed distributed in the State at any time and place and to the extent the Secretary considers necessary to ensure compliance with this subtitle. (b) The Secretary shall adopt the methods of sampling and analysis from sources, such as the journal of the Association of […]
Section 6-107 – Registration
(a) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a distributor shall register each brand name or product name of commercial feed before distributing it in the State. Customer–formula feeds and contract feeds are exempt from registration if the registration fee is paid on the commercial feeds which they contain. (b) The registration application for commercial […]
Section 6-107.1 – Reduction of Phosphorus in Poultry Waste
(a) By December 31, 2000, all contract feed that is fed to chickens must include phytase or other enzyme or additive that reduces phosphorus in poultry waste to the maximum extent that is commercially and biologically feasible. (b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall adopt regulations to monitor compliance with […]
Section 6-107.2 – Assessments on Commercial Equine Feed
(a) The Secretary may establish an assessment of up to $6 per ton on commercial equine feed that is sold in Maryland. (b) The assessment shall be paid by the person registering the feed according to the collection and reporting guidelines established by the Secretary by regulation. (c) Any assessments collected shall be paid into the Maryland Horse […]