Section 10-1901 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Blossom honey” or “nectar honey” means honey that comes from nectars of plants. (c) “Honey” means the natural food product that: (1) Honey bees produce from the nectar of plants, secretions of living parts of plants, or excretions of plant–sucking insects on the living parts of plants; […]
Section 10-1902 – Standard of Identity for Honey Established
There is a Maryland standard of identity for honey.
Section 10-1903 – Applicability
The Maryland standard of identity for honey shall apply to: (1) All honey produced by honey bees from nectar; (2) All styles of honey presentation that are processed and ultimately intended for direct consumption; and (3) All honey packed, processed, or intended for sale in bulk containers as honey that may be repacked for retail sale or for […]
Section 10-1904 – Requirements
(a) A product meets the Maryland standard of identity for honey if the product: (1) Does not contain any substance other than honey, including any food additive as defined in § 21–101 of the Health – General Article; (2) Has not been subjected to chemical or biochemical treatments used to influence honey crystallization; (3) Has not had any water […]
Section 10-1905 – Designations
(a) A person may designate a food product as “honey” if the product conforms to the Maryland standard of identity for honey set forth in § 10–1904 of this subtitle. (b) If a food product contains any flavoring, spice, or other ingredient in addition to honey, the name of the product shall distinguish the product from pure […]
Section 10-1906 – Enforcement
(a) An action to enforce this subtitle may be filed in the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurred by: (1) A beekeeper or an association of beekeepers; (2) A honey packer or an association of honey packers; (3) A honey producer or an association of honey producers; or (4) The Attorney General. (b) If the court determines […]
Section 10-1702 – Prohibitions
A person may not knowingly advertise or identify any agricultural product in violation of the standards adopted by the Secretary under § 10–1701 of this subtitle.
Section 10-1907 – Department Not Required to Enforce
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article relating to the exercise of the Department’s enforcement authority, the Department is not required to enforce the requirements of this subtitle.
Section 10-1801 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Food establishment” means: (1) A food service facility; or (2) A food processing plant. (c) (1) “Registrant” means a person who has registered with the Department as a transporter of waste kitchen grease under this subtitle. (2) “Registrant” includes a person who holds an equity, ownership, or debt liability interest […]
Section 10-2001 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “FMNP” means the federal Farmers Market Nutrition Program. (c) “Fund” means the Maryland Farms and Families Fund. (d) “Program” means the Maryland Farms and Families Program. (e) “SNAP” means the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (f) “WIC” means the federal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.