2010 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
TITLE 21 - FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS
Subtitle 4 - Milk Products
Section 21-416.1 - Pilot farmstead cheese program.
§ 21-416.1. Pilot farmstead cheese program.
(a) Pilot program authorized - Requirements.- The Secretary may establish a pilot farmstead cheese program after the Secretary:
(1) Adopts regulations to implement the program; and
(2) Issues a milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permit to a selected participant.
(b) Number of permits allowed.- Subject to the availability of sufficient inspection and testing staff, equipment, and other resources, the Secretary may issue up to five milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permits under the pilot program.
(c) Qualifications.- To qualify for a milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permit the applicant shall:
(1) Operate a dairy farm with no more than 120 cows or goats in the herd; and
(2) Meet any other requirements established by the Department by regulation.
[2007, ch. 437; 2008, ch. 332; 2009, chs. 609, 610.]
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Maryland may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
