2018 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 4 - Milk Products
Part III - Standards and Handling Requirements for Milk Products
§ 21-426. Grade A milk product dating
(a) "Sell-by period" defined. -- In this section, "sell-by period" means the length of time a Grade A milk product may be kept for sale.
(b) Container markings. --
(1) After a public hearing, the Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations that establish a method for conspicuously marking, on the Grade A milk product container, the last date on which the product may be sold.
(2) Each Grade A milk product container shall be marked as required by rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.
(c) Regulations to establish sell-by period. -- The Secretary shall adopt regulations that establish the sell-by period for a Grade A milk product that is cooled to, packaged, and stored at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less before it is purchased by or delivered to the ultimate consumer.