Md. Code Regs. 10.15.09.12 - Improper Handling of Milk Products
A. Under Health-General Article, §
21-428, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Secretary shall impound improperly
handled milk or milk products that are intended for human
consumption.
B. After impounding
the milk or milk product, the Secretary may issue an order requiring one or
more of the following actions:
(1) Disposing
of the milk or milk product;
(2)
Making the milk or milk product unusable for consumption; or
(3) Under Health-General Article, §
21-428, Annotated Code of Maryland, imposing a civil monetary penalty, as set
forth in §C of this regulation.
C. The Secretary shall determine the amount
of the civil monetary penalty by multiplying the current milk price, as
announced by the Federal Milk Market Administrator, on the date of the
impounding by the volume of the milk listed on the shipping
documents.
D. A person subject to
an impoundment order may seek legal recourse as set forth in Health-General
Article, § 21-428, Annotated Code of Maryland, by:
(1) Appealing a civil penalty; or
(2) Bringing an action for damages.
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