§2153. Powers of commissioner
The authority to promulgate, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, regulations for the efficient enforcement of this subchapter is vested in the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The commissioner is authorized to make the regulations promulgated under said subchapter conform in so far as practicable with those promulgated under the Federal Act. [PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
Hearings authorized or required by this subchapter shall be conducted by the commissioner or such officer, agent or employee as the commissioner may designate for the purpose. [PL 1977, c. 694, §§ 346, 347 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 694, §§346,347 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 551: PURE FOODS AND DRUGS GENERALLY
22 §2153. Powers of commissioner
22 §2153-A. Confidentiality of certain information
22 §2155. Prohibitions (REPEALED)
22 §2155-A. Prohibitions and penalties
22 §2158. Addition of certain substances limited
22 §2158-A. Food, food additives and food products containing hemp not adulterated
22 §2158-B. Food, food additives and food products containing adult use cannabis not adulterated
22 §2159. Articles detained, embargoed and condemned
22 §2161. Storage and transportation of frozen foods
22 §2162. Packing of food; permit; inspection
22 §2163. Sale of horsemeat prohibited
22 §2166. Penalties (REPEALED)
22 §2169. Issuance of licenses
22 §2171. Licensing conditions
22 §2173. Sale of smoked alewives
22 §2174. Sale of baked goods at farmers' markets
22 §2175. Maine Wild Mushroom Harvesting Certification Program (REPEALED)