2021 Maryland Statutes
Health - General
Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 4 - Milk Products
Part III - Standards and Handling Requirements for Milk Products
Section 21-426 - Grade a Milk Product Dating

Universal Citation:
MD. Health - General Code Ann. § 21-426 (2021)
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    (a)    In this section, “sell-by period” means the length of time a Grade A milk product may be kept for sale.

    (b)    (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)    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.

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