Section 11-310 – Meat, Poultry, and Seafood
(a) (1) Except as provided in this subsection or as specified by the Secretary, any meat, meat product, poultry, and all seafood offered or exposed for sale or sold as food shall be offered or exposed for sale and sold by weight. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the following products may be offered […]
Section 11-207.1 – Sale of Commercial Weights and Measures
(a) Unless it is approved by the Secretary, a person may not offer to sell or sell any commercial weight and measure in this State. (b) (1) When approving any commercial weight and measure, the Secretary shall adopt by regulation those specifications, tolerances, and other technical requirements for commercial weights and measures adopted by the National Conference on […]
Section 11-101 – Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commodity in bulk” means the sale of a commodity when the quantity is determined at the time of sale. (c) “Commodity in package form” means a commodity packaged before sale in any manner including barrels, bags, sacks, cartons, or any other container constituting a unit quantity […]
Section 11-208 – Prohibited Acts
(a) A weight and measure, unless inspected and approved by the Secretary, may not be used or possessed for current use for: (1) Buying or selling any commodity or object; (2) Hire or award; (3) Computing any charge or payment for services rendered on the basis of weight and measurement; or (4) Determining any weight and measure for a charge. […]
Section 11-201 – Administration
The Chief of Weights and Measures may administer the provisions of this title under the supervision of the Secretary.
Section 11-208.1 – Civil Penalties
(a) Instead of pursuing criminal charges provided in this article, the Secretary may impose on any person who violates this title a civil penalty of: (1) For a first violation, not more than $500; (2) For a second violation, not more than $1,000; or (3) For a third or subsequent violation, not more than $2,000. (b) Penalties collected by the […]
Section 11-202 – General Powers and Duties of Secretary
The Secretary shall: (1) Have custody of the State primary standards of weights and measures and of the other standards and equipment provided for by this subtitle; (2) Keep accurate records of the standards and equipment; (3) Supervise the weights and measures offered for sale, sold, or used in the State; and (4) Submit a report of all the […]
Section 11-203 – Regulations; Specifications, Tolerances, and Technical Requirements for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices; Correct Weight and Measure
(a) To enforce this title the Secretary may adopt regulations relating to: (1) Standards of net weight, measure, or count, reasonable standards of fill, and labeling requirements, for any commodity in package form; (2) Exemptions from the sealing or marking requirements of § 11–207 of this subtitle with respect to weights and measures whose character or size makes […]
Section 11-204 – Inspections and Testing Generally
(a) Upon the request of any competent State authority, the Secretary may inspect and test any weight and measure. (b) Unless otherwise provided, the Secretary may inspect and test to ascertain if they are correct, every weight and measure possessed, offered, or exposed for sale. The Secretary shall inspect and test every weight and measure commercially used […]
Section 11-204.1 – Testing for Conformity With National Conference on Weights and Measures Requirements
(a) The Secretary may establish a program to test any weight and measure to determine if it conforms to the requirements of the National Conference on Weights and Measures. (b) The Secretary may: (1) Issue a certificate of approval to any person for a weight and measure that meets the requirements of this section; (2) Deny or revoke a […]