(a) If the Secretary finds that covered produce is in violation of the requirements of the Program, the Secretary may detain the covered produce for a period that does not exceed 30 consecutive days.
(b) Any covered produce detained by the Secretary under this section shall be detained pending condemnation proceedings or notification of any federal or other governmental authority having jurisdiction over the covered produce.
(c) A person may not remove any covered produce detained by the Secretary under this section until the Secretary releases the covered produce.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program
Section 16-101 - Definitions [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
Section 16-102 - Program Established [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
Section 16-104 - Records; Confidentiality [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
Section 16-105 - Inspections by Secretary; Stop-Sale Orders [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
Section 16-106 - Regulations [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
Section 16-107 - Action for Injunction [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
Section 16-108 - Detention of Covered Produce [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
Section 16-109 - Condemnation of Covered Produce [Title Subject to Continent Abrogation]
Section 16-110 - Subpoenas; Administrative Search Warrants [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
Section 16-111 - Penalties and Fines [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]