(a) The Secretary may establish a farmstead cheese program after the Secretary:
(1) Adopts regulations to implement the program; and
(2) Issues a milk processor – farmstead cheese producer permit to a qualified applicant.
(b) Subject to the availability of sufficient inspection and testing staff, equipment, and other resources, the Secretary may issue milk processor – farmstead cheese producer permits under the program.
(c) To qualify for a milk processor – farmstead cheese producer permit the applicant shall meet any requirements established by the Department by regulation.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Section 21-410 - Permit Required; Exceptions; Classifications of Permits
Section 21-411 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 21-412 - Applications for Permits
Section 21-413 - Required Inspections
Section 21-414 - Certified Industry Dairy Farm Inspectors
Section 21-415 - Issuance of Permit
Section 21-416 - Scope of Permits
Section 21-416.1 - Farmstead Cheese Program
Section 21-417 - Term, Renewal, and Nontransferability of Permits