(a) Shell eggs are adulterated if the shell eggs are:
(1) Contaminated by a pathogen, poisonous substance, or other deleterious substance; or
(2) Subjected to conditions likely to cause contamination that may render the shell eggs injurious to human health.
(b) If the Secretary finds that any shell eggs are adulterated or unfit for human consumption, the Secretary shall:
(1) Segregate the shell eggs; and
(2) Mark the shell eggs in a permanent manner to permit ready identification.
(c) (1) If no appeal is taken from a determination of condemnation, the Secretary shall destroy the shell eggs in a manner prescribed by regulation.
(2) If an appeal is taken, the condemned shell eggs shall be segregated and stored pending completion of an appeal inspection.
(3) The shell eggs may be destroyed in accordance with this section if the appeal is sustained.
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