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§ 4-304. Size and weight classifications

West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgricultureEffective: October 1, 2020

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Agriculture
Title 4. Regulation of Livestock, Poultry Products, and Eggs
Subtitle 3. Maryland Egg Law
Effective: October 1, 2020
MD Code, Agriculture, § 4-304
§ 4-304. Size and weight classifications
Currentness
In general
(a)(1) The size or weight classification for domesticated chicken eggs in the State shall be the same as the official United States Department of Agriculture weight classes for domesticated chicken eggs for the following classifications: jumbo, extra large, large, medium, small, and pee wee.
(2) Shell eggs produced from poultry other than domesticated chickens shall be sold by net quantity.
(3) When sold by weight, the net weight of shell eggs does not include the weight of any container.
Regulations
(b) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out the requirements under this subtitle for weights and net quantity.

Credits

Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 6, § 1. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 201, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002; Acts 2020, c. 496, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.
Formerly Art. 48, § 162.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 4-304, MD AGRIC § 4-304
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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