(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 […]
The State Chemist shall administer the provisions of this subtitle subject to the supervision of the Secretary.
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 No rule or regulation may be adopted, amended, or repealed unless a public hearing is held on the proposal, and notice of the hearing is given in at least two trade papers of general circulation at least 20 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
If a commercial feed, customer-formula feed, or contract feed contains a poisonous, deleterious, or nonnutritive substance which is intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, or prevention of a disease, or which is intended to affect the structure or any function of the animal body, the Secretary may require the label to show any […]
No person may distribute adulterated or misbranded 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 […]
(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, […]
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.
(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 […]
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.
This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Commercial Feed Law”.