Md. Code, Health - General § 21-416.1
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§21–416.
Official statutory text
§21–416.1.
(a) The Secretary may establish a 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 qualified applicant.
(b) Subject to the availability of sufficient inspection and testing staff, equipment, and other resources, the Secretary may issue milk processor – farmstead cheese producer permits under the program.
(c) To qualify for a milk processor – farmstead cheese producer permit the applicant shall meet any requirements established by the Department by regulation.
(a) The Secretary may establish a 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 qualified applicant.
(b) Subject to the availability of sufficient inspection and testing staff, equipment, and other resources, the Secretary may issue milk processor – farmstead cheese producer permits under the program.
(c) To qualify for a milk processor – farmstead cheese producer permit the applicant shall meet any requirements established by the Department by regulation.
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