(a) In this section, “sell-by period” means the length of time a Grade A milk product may be kept for sale.
(b) (1) After a public hearing, the Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations that establish a method for conspicuously marking, on the Grade A milk product container, the last date on which the product may be sold.
(2) Each Grade A milk product container shall be marked as required by rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.
(c) The Secretary shall adopt regulations that establish the sell-by period for a Grade A milk product that is cooled to, packaged, and stored at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less before it is purchased by or delivered to the ultimate consumer.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Part III - Standards and Handling Requirements for Milk Products
Section 21-422 - Standards for Milk
Section 21-424 - Labeling of Milk Products Generally
Section 21-426 - Grade a Milk Product Dating
Section 21-427 - Handling of Milk Products
Section 21-428 - Impoundment of Mishandled Milk Products; Order to Stop Sale
Section 21-429 - Sale of Grade a Milk Products From Outside Departmental Inspection Area
Section 21-430 - Milk Emergency; Sale of Milk Products Not Certified Grade A