N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-31-05
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4.1-31-05. False or misleading marks, labels, and containers
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4.1-31-05. False or misleading marks, labels, and containers
A person may not sell in intrastate commerce any meat food product subject to inspection
under this chapter under a name, mark, or label that is false or misleading, or in a container of a
misleading form or size. If the commissioner has reason to believe that a mark, label, or
container is false or misleading, the commissioner may direct that its use be withheld unless the
mark, label, or container is modified in a manner approved by the commissioner. If the person
using or proposing to use the mark, label, or container does not accept the determination of the
commissioner, the person may request a hearing. The commissioner may direct that the mark,
label, or container not be used pending a hearing and final determination by the commissioner.
A determination by the commissioner is conclusive unless the person adversely affected
appeals to the district court within thirty days after receiving the notice of final determination.
A person may not sell in intrastate commerce any meat food product subject to inspection
under this chapter under a name, mark, or label that is false or misleading, or in a container of a
misleading form or size. If the commissioner has reason to believe that a mark, label, or
container is false or misleading, the commissioner may direct that its use be withheld unless the
mark, label, or container is modified in a manner approved by the commissioner. If the person
using or proposing to use the mark, label, or container does not accept the determination of the
commissioner, the person may request a hearing. The commissioner may direct that the mark,
label, or container not be used pending a hearing and final determination by the commissioner.
A determination by the commissioner is conclusive unless the person adversely affected
appeals to the district court within thirty days after receiving the notice of final determination.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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