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 6-112.1 – Commercial Feed
A person may not: (1) Adulterate or misbrand a commercial feed; (2) Distribute a commercial feed that is not registered with the Department; (3) Remove or dispose of a commercial feed in violation of a “stop sale” order issued under § 6–113 of this subtitle; or (4) Detach, alter, deface, or destroy, wholly or partially, any label or labeling […]
Section 6-101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) A commercial feed is “adulterated” if: (1) The feed contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render the feed injurious to human or animal health, except when the substance is not added to the feed and the quantity of the substance does not ordinarily render […]
Section 6-102 – Administration
The State Chemist shall administer the provisions of this subtitle subject to the supervision of the Secretary.
Section 6-104 – Rules and Regulations
The Secretary may adopt reasonable rules and regulations necessary to secure the efficient administration of this subtitle. No rule or regulation may be adopted, amended, or repealed unless a public hearing is held on the proposal, and notice of the hearing is given in at least two trade papers of general circulation at least 20 […]
Section 6-105 – Publication of Information Concerning Commercial Feed
The Secretary shall publish at least annually, in any form he deems proper: (1) information concerning the distribution of commercial feeds; (2) data on the production and use of commercial feeds as he considers advisable; and (3) a report of the results of the analyses of official samples of commercial feeds distributed in the State […]