Section 10-1401 – Certification Program
The Department shall establish the Organic Certification Program governing the production and handling of organic agricultural commodities.
Section 10-1402 – Regulations
The Organic Certification Program established by the Department shall conform to the requirements of the federal Organic Food Production Act, 7 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq., including implementing federal regulations and all subsequent amendments and revisions.
Section 10-907 – Nonliability of Persons Not Party to and Without Knowledge of Wrong
No person may be prosecuted under this subtitle, if he can establish by satisfactory evidence that he was not a party to the grading and packing of the cantaloupes in question, and had no knowledge that they were misbranded or illegally packed.
Section 10-908 – Prosecution
The State’s Attorney of the county in which any violation of this subtitle occurs, shall prosecute the person accused of the violation. Upon the request of the Secretary, he shall institute and prosecute any violation.
Section 10-909 – Subtitle Not Applicable to Anne Arundel County
This subtitle does not apply to Anne Arundel County.
Section 10-1001 – Seafood and Aquaculture Products Marketing Program
(a) There is a Seafood and Aquaculture Products Marketing Program. (b) The Seafood and Aquaculture Products Marketing Program shall be part of the Department. (c) The Seafood and Aquaculture Products Marketing Program shall have the powers, duties, responsibilities, and functions provided in the laws of this State.
Section 10-1002 – Seafood and Aquaculture Products Marketing Fund
(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Seafood and Aquaculture Products Marketing Fund. (b) There is a Seafood and Aquaculture Products Marketing Fund. (c) The purpose of the Fund is to facilitate the marketing of seafood and aquaculture products. (d) The Secretary shall administer the Fund. (e) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § […]
Section 10-10A-01 – Seafood Program Management Team
(a) There is a Seafood Program Management Team to be administered by the Maryland Cooperative Extension. (b) The Team shall: (1) Establish and monitor a grant program for the implementation of appropriate projects that support the economic health of the Maryland seafood industry; (2) Prioritize, select for funding, and oversee seafood industry projects under a rapid response structure; and […]
Section 10-804 – Labeling and Markings
(a) No person may pack, sell, offer to sell, possess, or transport any apples in closed packages not properly designated with respect to the following: (1) A grade standard, as provided in this subtitle; (2) The variety; (3) The minimum size; (4) A count or quantity declaration; and (5) The name and address of the packer or distributor. (b) The designation shall […]
Section 10-10B-01 – In General
(a) There is an Innovative Seafood Technologies Program. (b) The Program shall: (1) With industry and other relevant partners, evaluate existing and innovative seafood technologies to determine the nature and extent of limitations on expansion and profitability and to identify potential strategies for growth; (2) Conduct applied studies, including comparisons of alternative processing methods, to determine effective and efficient […]