(a) The Secretary shall establish standards for quality of individual or grades of shell eggs.
(b) The State standards for quality of individual or grades of shell eggs shall be the same as those of the United States Department of Agriculture, where applicable.
(c) A person may not donate, sell, advertise, offer, or in any manner represent for sale shell eggs that do not meet the standards adopted by the Secretary.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 4 - Regulation of Livestock, Poultry Products, and Eggs
Section 4-302 - Shell Eggs Required to Meet Standards of Subtitle
Section 4-303 - Use of Terms for Sale or Advertising of Eggs
Section 4-304 - Size or Weight Classification for Shell Eggs
Section 4-305 - Standards of Quality for Shell Eggs
Section 4-305.1 - Refrigeration Required
Section 4-306 - Secretary May Establish Voluntary Standards for Eggs Exceeding Required Standards
Section 4-308 - Invoice Delivery Ticket
Section 4-309 - Failure to Make Reports; False Reports
Section 4-310 - Right of Entry; "Stop-Sale" Order
Section 4-311 - Disposition of Unfit or Adulterated Eggs
Section 4-311.1 - Registration of Packers and Distributors Required
Section 4-311.2 - Registration of Packers and Distributors -- Applications; Exemptions; Fees
Section 4-311.4 - Registration of Packers and Distributors -- Denial; Suspension or Revocation
Section 4-311.5 - Egg Law Fund
Section 4-311.6 - Quarterly Reports and Inspection Fees