Section 6-113 – “Stop-Sale Orders”; Condemnation and Confiscation
(a) The Secretary may issue and enforce a written stop-sale order to the owner, custodian, or distributor of any commercial feed that the Secretary finds is in violation of any provision of this subtitle or regulation under this subtitle, or has been found by federal or State authorities to cause unreasonable adverse effects to humans, animals, […]
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 6-115 – 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 6-116 – Injunctions
The Secretary may petition the court to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under it, notwithstanding the existence of any other remedy at law. The injunction shall be issued without bond.
Section 6-117 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Commercial Feed Law”.
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 […]
Section 6-107.3 – Sale of Commercial Feed for Use as Poultry Feed
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not use, sell, or distribute for use or sale within the State any commercial feed intended for use as poultry feed that contains: (1) Roxarsone; or (2) Any other additive that contains arsenic. (b) A person may use, sell, or distribute for use or sale within […]
Section 6-108 – Refusal or Cancellation of Registration; Changes in Guarantee of Composition of Registered Feed
(a) The Secretary may refuse to register any commercial feed not in compliance with the provisions of this subtitle. He may cancel the registration of any commercial feed subsequently found not to be in compliance with any provision of this subtitle. However, no registration may be refused or canceled until the applicant or registrant has been […]
Section 6-109 – Commercial Feed to Be Labeled; Contents of Label; Placement
(a) Any commercial feed, except customer-formula feed or contract feed, distributed in the State shall be accompanied by a legible label bearing the following information: (1) The net weight; (2) The name or brand under which the commercial feed is distributed; (3) The common or usual name of each ingredient used in manufacturing the commercial feed, unless the Secretary […]
Section 6-110 – Labeling of Customer-Formula or Contract Feed; Information Required on Invoice
Each customer-formula feed or contract feed shall be labeled by invoice. The invoice, delivery ticket, or both shall accompany delivery, be supplied to the distributee at the time of delivery, and bear the following information: (1) Name and address of the mixer; (2) Name and address of the distributee; (3) Date of distribution; and (4) Number of pounds and […]