2023 Maryland Statutes
Health - General
Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments
Part VII - Shellfish
Section 21-347 - Importing Food Containing Shellfish Prohibited

Universal Citation:
MD. Health - General Code § 21-347 (2023)
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    (a)    Unless the shellfish contained in the food comes from a source certified by the appropriate agency responsible for interstate shellfish shipment, a person may not import into this State any food that contains shellfish.

    (b)    Each processor of food that contains shellfish that is imported into this State shall:

        (1)    Keep on file proof that the shellfish is from a source certified by the appropriate agency responsible for interstate shellfish shipment; and

        (2)    Provide this proof to the Department on request.

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