Section 21-343 – Seizure and Condemnation of Certain Crab Meat by Secretary
The Secretary shall seize and condemn any crab meat that does not comply with this subtitle.
Section 21-346 – Importing Shellfish Prohibited; Exception
Except for shellstock that is imported into this State for replanting under the direction of the Department of Natural Resources, or commercially sterile shellfish or shellfish products, a person may not import shellfish into this State unless the shellfish is from a source certified by the appropriate agency responsible for interstate shellfish shipment.
Section 21-328 – Employees With Communicable Diseases
(a) A person may not knowingly employ any individual to work in any area or capacity in a food establishment in which there is a likelihood of transmission of disease to patrons or other employees of the food establishment if the individual employed: (1) Has a communicable disease that may be transmitted by food; or (2) Is a […]
Section 21-329 – Labeling of Surimi Products Required
(a) Unless the packaging of a food product is clearly and conspicuously labeled in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, no food product containing or consisting of surimi may be sold in the State. (b) Unless all menus and notices advertising a food containing or consisting of surimi are clearly and conspicuously labeled in accordance with […]
Section 21-330 – Low Calorie Frozen Desserts
(a) A low calorie frozen dessert that contains powders or dry mixes of pasteurized whey, reduced mineral whey, whey protein concentrate, reduced lactose whey, or optional caseinates and is rehydrated with potable water before freezing is not required to be repasteurized. (b) The wheys, caseinates, or egg ingredients that are used in the formulation of a mixture […]
Section 21-330.1 – Cottage Food Businesses
(a) This section does not: (1) Apply to a food establishment that is required to have a license under § 21–305 of this subtitle; or (2) Exempt a cottage food business from any applicable State or federal tax laws. (b) A cottage food business is not required to be licensed by the Department if the owner of the cottage […]
Section 21-316 – Hearings
(a) Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitles 2 and 3 of the State Government Article, before the Department takes any final action under § 21–311 or § 21–315 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Department. (b) The Department shall […]
Section 21-330.2 – Food Allergy Awareness Posting Requirement
(a) Beginning March 1, 2014, a food establishment shall display prominently in the staff area of the food establishment a poster relating to food allergy awareness that includes information regarding the risk of an allergic reaction. (b) On or before January 1, 2014, the Department, in consultation with the Restaurant Association of Maryland and Food Allergy Research […]
Section 21-317 – Judicial Review
(a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in denying, suspending, or revoking a license issued under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal. (b) The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article. (c) Either party may appeal the […]
Section 21-332 – Renewal, Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Registration
The Department shall renew, deny, suspend, or revoke a soft drink registration as provided for the renewal, denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under §§ 21-309, 21-311, 21-314, 21-315, 21-316, 21-317, and 21-318 of this subtitle.