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§ 11-204.1. Conformity with National Conference requirements

West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgriculture

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Agriculture
Title 11. Weights and Measures
Subtitle 2. General Powers and Duties of Secretary and Local Inspectors
MD Code, Agriculture, § 11-204.1
§ 11-204.1. Conformity with National Conference requirements
Currentness
Establishment of program
(a) The Secretary may establish a program to test any weight and measure to determine if it conforms to the requirements of the National Conference on Weights and Measures.
Authority of Secretary
(b) The Secretary may:
(1) Issue a certificate of approval to any person for a weight and measure that meets the requirements of this section;
(2) Deny or revoke a certificate of approval if the Secretary determines that:
(i) A person has provided false or misleading information to the Secretary about any weight and measure; or
(ii) The weight and measure does not conform to the requirements of this section; and
(3) Charge the appropriate fee established under subsection (e) of this section in order to cover the cost of inspecting or testing any weight and measure as provided by this section.
Fund
(c) There is a Weight and Measure Testing Fund within the Maryland Department of Agriculture. The Fund is a special fund established for the purpose of paying the expenses incurred in testing and approving any weight and measure as provided under this section. Unspent portions of the Fund shall revert to the General Fund of the State.
Certificate
(d) Unless issued a certificate of approval from the Secretary, a person may not represent any weight and measure as approved under this section.
Fees
(e)(1) The Secretary shall establish by regulation fees for services performed under this section to provide type evaluation and other testing, and for the use of laboratory equipment, special prototype test equipment, and vehicles.
(2) In establishing fees under this section, the Secretary shall only charge a fee to cover the cost of providing the technical service or evaluation by those industries requesting the service.

Credits

Added by Acts 1992, c. 43; Acts 1996, c. 41, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1996.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 11-204.1, MD AGRIC § 11-204.1
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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