(a) Instead of, or in addition to, issuing a stop–sale order or revocation of a registration under this subtitle, the Secretary may impose a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.
(b) A penalty collected by the Secretary under this section shall be paid into the State General Fund.
(c) The Secretary may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
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