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MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-324 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-324 - Cleanliness of Certain Premises and Vehicles; Unclean or Unsanitary Conditions

    (a)    (1)    The floors, walls, ceilings, sidewalks, furniture, receptacles, implements, and machinery of or in any food establishment shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.        (2)    (i)    The design and construction of existing equipment in food establishments shall be accepted by the Department, if the existing equipment:                1.    Complied with the Department’s standards that prevailed at the time of the installation;                2.    Accomplishes its intended and required function in the establishment;                3.    Is cleanable;                4.    Is free of hazardous materials and toxic food contact surfaces; and                5.    Is in good repair.            (ii)    The Department shall establish guidelines for the replacement of failed existing equipment.    (b)    Any vehicle that is used to transport food or from which any food is sold shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.    (c)    A condition that is unclean and unsanitary exists whenever any of the following occurs:        (1)    Any food in the process of manufacture, preparation, packing, canning, freezing, storing, sale, distribution, or transportation is not protected as far as practicable from flies, filth, and any foreign or injurious contamination;        (2)    Refuse, dirt, or waste products subject to decomposition and fermentation that are incident to the manufacture, preparation, packing, canning, freezing, storing, sale, distribution, or transportation of food are not removed daily, or at a frequency required by the Department;        (3)    Any receptacle, chute, platform, rack, table, shelf, utensil, or machinery used in moving, handling, cutting, chopping, mixing, canning, freezing, or processing food is not kept clean;        (4)    The clothing or body of any individual employed in the establishment, place, or vehicle is not kept as clean as the nature of the employment permits;        (5)    The food establishment lacks an adequate supply of potable water; or        (6)    The food establishment lacks an adequate sewage disposal facility.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-324.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-324.1 - Open Windows and Doors in Food Service Facilities

    (a)    This section does not apply to an outer door of a food service facility that leads from the kitchen to the outside.    (b)    A food service facility may operate with the outer windows or outer doors open unless, while the food service facility is operating with the outer doors or outer windows open, the local health department:        (1)    Finds evidence of vermin in food preparation or food storage areas; or        (2)    Finds evidence of flying insects in food preparation or food storage areas that pose a significant threat to sanitation or public health.    (c)    If a local health department finds that a food service facility is operating in violation of subsection (b) of this section, the food service facility shall take immediate action to eliminate the vermin or flying insects.    (d)    A local health department may close a food service facility found to be operating in violation of subsection (b) of this section, or order a temporary closure of the outer windows and outer doors at the food service facility, until the vermin or flying insects are eliminated from the food preparation or food storage areas, or until another action approved by the local health department is taken.    (e)    A food service facility found to be operating in violation of subsection (b) of this section on three or more separate occasions shall keep the outer windows and outer doors closed at all times until:        (1)    Modifications approved by the local health department are made to the food service facility to effectively protect against the entrance of vermin and flying insects; or        (2)    Another action approved by the local health department is taken.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-325 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-325 - Restrooms Required in Certain Places

    (a)    Each food establishment shall have:        (1)    A convenient toilet that is:            (i)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, separated from any room in which food is manufactured, prepared, packed, canned, frozen, sold, or distributed;            (ii)    Kept in a sanitary condition; and            (iii)    Properly ventilated; and        (2)    A convenient lavatory that is:            (i)    Supplied with soap, water, towels, or other approved hand drying devices;            (ii)    Kept in a sanitary condition; and            (iii)    Properly ventilated.    (b)    Each food service facility which prepares food and provides seating for patrons established after January 1, 1979 shall have available for the public:        (1)    A convenient toilet that is kept in a sanitary condition; and        (2)    A convenient lavatory that is:            (i)    Supplied with soap, water, towels, or other approved hand drying devices;            (ii)    Kept in a sanitary condition; and            (iii)    Properly ventilated.    (c)    A room that houses a toilet may be constructed within a larger room in which food is manufactured, prepared, packed, canned, frozen, sold, or distributed.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-326 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-326 - Diagram or Illustrative Directions on Use of Manual Maneuvers to Prevent Asphyxiation Due to Choking

    (a)    Each food service facility which prepares food and provides seating for patrons shall post a diagram or illustrative directions on the use of manual maneuvers to prevent asphyxiation due to choking.    (b)    A person who applies the maneuvers depicted in a diagram posted under this section to remove food lodged in the throat of another is liable only if the person’s actions amount to gross negligence.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-327 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-327 - Sleeping Prohibited on Certain Premises

    A person may not sleep in:         (1)    Any workroom or food storage room of a food processing plant; or        (2)    Any kitchen, dining room, or food storage room of a food service facility.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-328 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-328 - Employees With Communicable Diseases

    (a)    A person may not knowingly employ any individual to work in any area or capacity in a food establishment in which there is a likelihood of transmission of disease to patrons or other employees of the food establishment if the individual employed:        (1)    Has a communicable disease that may be transmitted by food; or        (2)    Is a carrier of a communicable disease that may be transmitted by food.    (b)    An individual may not knowingly work in any area or capacity in a food establishment in which there is a likelihood of transmission of disease to patrons or other employees of the food establishment if the individual:        (1)    Has a communicable disease that may be transmitted by food; or        (2)    Is a carrier of a communicable disease that may be transmitted by food.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-329 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-329 - Labeling of Surimi Products Required

    (a)    Unless the packaging of a food product is clearly and conspicuously labeled in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, no food product containing or consisting of surimi may be sold in the State.    (b)    Unless all menus and notices advertising a food containing or consisting of surimi are clearly and conspicuously labeled in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, a food service facility may not serve the food in the State.    (c)    Labeling for a food product or food containing or consisting of surimi shall include 1 or more of the following terms, as appropriate:        (1)    “Imitation crab”;        (2)    “Imitation lobster”;        (3)    “Imitation scallops”;        (4)    “Imitation shrimp”;        (5)    “Imitation” followed by the name of the seafood imitated;        (6)    “Artificial processed seafood”;        (7)    “Surimi”;        (8)    “Seafood salad containing imitation” followed by the name of the seafood imitated; or        (9)    Other terms approved by the Department.    (d)    In addition to the penalties set forth in § 21-1214 of this title, the Secretary may seize or condemn any food product or food sold or served in violation of this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-330 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-330 - Low Calorie Frozen Desserts

    (a)    A low calorie frozen dessert that contains powders or dry mixes of pasteurized whey, reduced mineral whey, whey protein concentrate, reduced lactose whey, or optional caseinates and is rehydrated with potable water before freezing is not required to be repasteurized.    (b)    The wheys, caseinates, or egg ingredients that are used in the formulation of a mixture under subsection (a) of this section shall:        (1)    Have been pasteurized before being used in the mixture; and        (2)    Contain only those ingredients that:            (i)    Are recognized as safe by the United States Food and Drug Administration; or            (ii)    Are authorized under regulations adopted under this subtitle.    (c)    After the rehydration of a mixture under subsection (a) of this section, the mixture shall be:        (1)    Cooled to a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours; and        (2)    Frozen within 24 hours.    (d)    The Secretary shall adopt regulations that comply with the provisions of this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-330.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-330.2 - Food Allergy Awareness Posting Requirement

    (a)    Beginning March 1, 2014, a food establishment shall display prominently in the staff area of the food establishment a poster relating to food allergy awareness that includes information regarding the risk of an allergic reaction.    (b)    On or before January 1, 2014, the Department, in consultation with the Restaurant Association of Maryland and Food Allergy Research and Education, shall create and make available on its website the poster required to be displayed under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-332 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part V - Soft Drinks|Section 21-332 - Renewal, Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Registration

    The Department shall renew, deny, suspend, or revoke a soft drink registration as provided for the renewal, denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under §§ 21-309, 21-311, 21-314, 21-315, 21-316, 21-317, and 21-318 of this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-333 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part V - Soft Drinks|Section 21-333 - Sale of Unregistered Soft Drinks Manufactured Outside of State Prohibited

    In this State, a person may not sell a soft drink manufactured outside of this State unless the soft drink has been registered with the Department.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-334 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part V - Soft Drinks|Section 21-334 - Cleaning Soft Drink or Bottled Water Containers

    (a)    This section applies to any container that is used to pack, store, distribute, or sell:        (1)    A soft drink; or        (2)    Bottled water.    (b)    Before putting a soft drink or bottled water in a container, a manufacturer shall clean the container in a manner approved by the Department or shall use clean containers.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-335 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part V - Soft Drinks|Section 21-335 - Metal or Composite Soft Drink Containers With Detachable Metal Tab Devices

    (a)    A person may not sell or offer for sale at retail in this State any metal soft drink container or any composite soft drink container that is designed and constructed with an all metal tab opening device that detaches from the container when the container is opened in a manner which is normally used to empty the contents of the container.    (b)    The provisions of this section do not prohibit the sale or offer for sale of:        (1)    A beverage container sealed with a laminated tape seal, even if the seal contains aluminum foil, if the seal is not rigid;        (2)    Frozen beverage concentrates in all metal containers with detachable metal pull tabs customarily and primarily purchased for dilution and use within the home, or for similar purposes; and        (3)    Metal beverage containers with pull tabs for milk-based products, soy-based products, or similar products which require sterilization and pressure in the canning process.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-340 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part VI - Crab Meat|Section 21-340 - Compliance With Standards Required

    All crab meat sold in this State, whether processed in a crab meat plant in this State or in a crab meat plant outside this State, shall comply with this subtitle and meet the standards set by the regulations adopted under this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-341 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part VI - Crab Meat|Section 21-341 - Misrepresentations and Sale or Possession of Unfit Crab Meat Prohibited

    (a)    A person may not process, sell, or keep for sale, as crab meat, anything that is not crab meat.    (b)    A person may not process or sell for human consumption crab meat that:        (1)    Contains any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or is otherwise unfit for human consumption;        (2)    Has been packed or pasteurized in violation of this subtitle; or        (3)    Has been packed, prepared, or held under conditions that may have allowed the crab meat to become:            (i)    Contaminated with filth; or            (ii)    Injurious to health.    (c)    (1)    A licensee may not possess, with intent to sell for human consumption, any crab meat, the processing or sale of which would be a violation of this section.        (2)    Possession by a licensee of any crab meat, the processing or selling of which would be a violation of this section, is presumptive evidence of intent to sell the crab meat for human consumption.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-343 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part VI - Crab Meat|Section 21-343 - Seizure and Condemnation of Certain Crab Meat by Secretary

    The Secretary shall seize and condemn any crab meat that does not comply with this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-346 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part VII - Shellfish|Section 21-346 - Importing Shellfish Prohibited; Exception

    Except for shellstock that is imported into this State for replanting under the direction of the Department of Natural Resources, or commercially sterile shellfish or shellfish products, a person may not import shellfish into this State unless the shellfish is from a source certified by the appropriate agency responsible for interstate shellfish shipment.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-347 (2021)
2021 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

    (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.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-348 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part VII - Shellfish|Section 21-348 - Processing, Sale, or Storage for Sale of Food Containing Shellfish From Unknown or Uncertified Source Prohibited

    A person may not process, sell, or keep for sale any shellfish or any food that contains shellfish if the shellfish involved is from an unknown or uncertified source.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-349 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part VII - Shellfish|Section 21-349 - Powers of Department

    The Department may:         (1)    Detain and take any necessary action on any shipment of shellfish or any food that contains shellfish if the shellfish involved is from an unknown or uncertified source; and        (2)    Condemn and destroy any shellfish or any food that contains shellfish if the shellfish involved is from an uncertified source.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-350 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part VII - Shellfish|Section 21-350 - Shellfish or Processed Crabs to Be Maintained at Temperatures Established by the Department

    (a)    (1)    Any vehicle that is used to transport, store, or sell shellfish for commercial purposes or processed crabs for commercial purposes shall be capable of maintaining the shellfish or processed crabs at a temperature established by the Department.        (2)    This subsection does not apply to a licensed harvester of shellfish who delivers the shellfish in a vehicle to a processor, retailer, or wholesaler on the day of harvest.    (b)    Any shellfish or processed crabs that are transported by, sold from, or stored in any vehicle for commercial purposes shall be maintained at a temperature established by the Department.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 4 - Milk Products|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 21-402 - Legislative Findings

    The General Assembly finds that statewide laws, rules, and regulations are needed to govern the production, processing, labeling, and distribution of milk products in this State.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 4 - Milk Products|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 21-403 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies only to milk products that are intended for sale for immediate or eventual human consumption.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 4 - Milk Products|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 21-404 - State Preemption

    (a)    A political subdivision may not regulate any milk product that is produced, processed, and manufactured in accordance with this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.    (b)    Any milk product that is produced, processed, and manufactured in accordance with this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle may be sold anywhere in this State.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 4 - Milk Products|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 21-405 - Subtitle to Be Interpreted in Accordance With Grade a Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and Milk for Manufacturing Purposes and Its Production and Processing: Recommended Requirements

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or by a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall be interpreted in accordance with the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.    (b)    For all manufactured milk products and activities, this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall be interpreted in accordance with Milk for Manufacturing Purposes and Its Production and Processing: Recommended Requirements.    (c)    The Secretary shall keep on file a certified copy of the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.    (d)    The Secretary shall keep on file a certified copy of Milk for Manufacturing Purposes and Its Production and Processing: Recommended Requirements.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 4 - Milk Products|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 21-406 - Secretary to Adopt Rules and Regulations

    The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 4 - Milk Products|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 21-407 - Disposition of Funds

    The Secretary shall pay all funds collected under this subtitle into the General Fund of this State.