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 6-106 – 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 […]
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 […]