Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 3715 | Pure Food and Drug Law
Section 3715.24 | Maple Product Standards and Grades.

Effective: October 21, 1997
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 87 - 122nd General Assembly
(A) As used in this section and section 3715.25 of the Revised Code:
(1) "Grade" means standards for grades of maple syrup adopted by the United States department of agriculture and accepted by the director of agriculture or grades as defined in rules adopted by the director.
(2) "Maple products" means maple syrup, maple sugar, maple cream, or any other product in which the sugar content is entirely derived from pure maple sap and to which no other sweetener has been added.
(3) "Maple sap" means the unprocessed liquid derived from the maple tree of the acer species.
(4) "Maple sugar" or "maple concrete" means the solid, crystalline products derived from pure maple sap.
(5) "Maple syrup" means the unadulterated liquid food derived by concentration and heat treatment of pure maple sap or by reconstituting maple sugar or maple concrete with water to a density of not less than sixty-six degrees on the brix scale at sixty-eight degrees fahrenheit and any permitted optional ingredients.
(6) "Package" means a container, equal to or less than five gallons in volume, intended to be sold to individuals or commercial businesses for use without further processing or repackaging of the contents.
(B) The director of agriculture shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code that establish voluntary grades, authorized optional ingredients, standards for fill of containers, and standards of weight for the sale of maple products in this state and that specify the analytical tests to be used for determining compliance with those voluntary grade requirements.
(C) The director shall develop and maintain laboratory facilities, equipment, and procedures sufficient to determine whether maple syrup complies with the requirements relative to standards and grades in this chapter and the rules adopted under it.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 37 | Health-Safety-Morals

Chapter 3715 | Pure Food and Drug Law

Section 3715.01 | Pure Food and Drug Law Definitions.

Section 3715.011 | Effect of Changes to Federal Law.

Section 3715.02 | Definitions for Food or Class of Food and Standards.

Section 3715.021 | Standards and Good Manufacturing Practices for Food Processing Establishments.

Section 3715.022 | Standards for Food Sampling and Procedures for Administration.

Section 3715.023 | Labels for Cottage Food Production Operation, Processor, or Beekeeper.

Section 3715.024 | Voluntary Inspection of Processor's or Beekeeper's Facilities.

Section 3715.025 | Restrictions on Cottage Food Production Operation.

Section 3715.03 | Right of Entry.

Section 3715.04 | Certificate of Health and Freesale - Inspection - Fee.

Section 3715.041 | Registration of Food Processing Establishments.

Section 3715.05 | Sale of Pseudoephedrine or Ephedrine Product.

Section 3715.051 | Log of All Purchases of Pseudoephedrine or Ephedrine Products.

Section 3715.052 | Submission of Information Regarding Non-Prescription Sales of Pseudoephedrine or Ephedrine Products.

Section 3715.053 | Exemptions.

Section 3715.054 | Liability for Damages Due to Sale of Pseudoephedrine or Ephedrine Products.

Section 3715.06 | Discovery of Theft or Loss of Pseudoephedrine Product.

Section 3715.07 | Standards for Flavoring Extracts.

Section 3715.13 | Sale of Diphtheria Antitoxin.

Section 3715.14 | Prohibition Against Sale of Unlabeled Canned Fruits and Vegetables by a Dealer.

Section 3715.15 | Prohibition Against Sale of Unlabeled Canned Fruits and Vegetables by a Packer or Manufacturer.

Section 3715.16 | Prohibition Against Falsely Labeling Fruit or Vegetable Packages.

Section 3715.17 | Prohibition Against Selling Falsely Labeled Fruit or Vegetables.

Section 3715.171 | Date Labels for Perishable Foods.

Section 3715.18 | Manufacturer or Packer Must Attach Label to Soaked Goods.

Section 3715.19 | Vendor Must Attach Label to Soaked Goods.

Section 3715.20 | Prosecution.

Section 3715.22 | Prohibition Against Slaughter or Sale for Human Consumption of Calf Less Than Four Weeks Old - Confiscation of Carcass.

Section 3715.23 | Manufacture and Sale of Adulterated Candy - Sample for Analysis.

Section 3715.24 | Maple Product Standards and Grades.

Section 3715.25 | Prohibited Acts Regarding Maple Products.

Section 3715.27 | Cider Manufacturing and Labeling.

Section 3715.28 | Vinegar.

Section 3715.29 | Cider or Apple Vinegar.

Section 3715.30 | Wine or Grape Vinegar.

Section 3715.31 | Malt Vinegar.

Section 3715.32 | Distilled Vinegar.

Section 3715.33 | Fermented Vinegar.

Section 3715.34 | Injurious Ingredients in Vinegar - Brands.

Section 3715.35 | Brands on Casks of Cider Vinegar.

Section 3715.36 | Prohibition Against Selling Vinegar Not Made or Branded in Compliance With Law.

Section 3715.37 | Branding of Cider Vinegar by Manufacturing Farmer.

Section 3715.38 | Prohibitions Regarding Honey.

Section 3715.52 | Prohibited Acts.

Section 3715.521 | Prohibition Against Sale or Delivery of Expired Drug, Infant Formula or Baby Food.

Section 3715.53 | Injunctions.

Section 3715.54 | Exceptions to Liability.

Section 3715.55 | Notice of Adulteration, Misbranding, or Expiration.

Section 3715.551 | Embargo of Food.

Section 3715.56 | Attorney General, Prosecuting Attorney or City Director of Law to Institute Proceedings and Prosecutions.

Section 3715.57 | Written Notice or Warning for Minor Violations Sufficient.

Section 3715.59 | When Food Is Adulterated.

Section 3715.60 | Misbranded Food.

Section 3715.61 | Director of Agriculture - Powers Regarding Permits.

Section 3715.62 | Unsafe Food.

Section 3715.63 | When Drug or Device Is Adulterated.

Section 3715.64 | Misbranded Drug or Device.

Section 3715.65 | Application for New Drug Required.

Section 3715.66 | Adulterated Cosmetics.

Section 3715.67 | Misbranded Cosmetics.

Section 3715.68 | False or Misleading Advertisement.

Section 3715.69 | Adoption of Rules for Enforcement.

Section 3715.70 | Right of Entry - Examination of Samples.

Section 3715.71 | Publication of Reports - Dissemination of Information.

Section 3715.72 | Administrative Procedure - Exceptions.

Section 3715.73 | Fines or Forfeited Bonds to Be Paid Into State Treasury.

Section 3715.74 | Governor May Declare Adulterated Consumer Product Emergency.

Section 3715.80 | Dietary Supplement Defined.

Section 3715.81 | Dietary Supplement to Be Treated as a Food.

Section 3715.82 | Adoption of Rules.

Section 3715.83 | Dietary Supplement Considered to Be Adulterated.

Section 3715.84 | Requirements for Labeling - Misbranding.

Section 3715.85 | Publication Used in Connection With Sale to Consumers of Dietary Supplement.

Section 3715.86 | Dietary Supplement Not Considered Food Additive.

Section 3715.87 | Drug Repository Program for Donated Prescription Drugs - Definitions.

Section 3715.871 | Drugs Must Be Donated at Pharmacy, Hospital, or Nonprofit Clinic Participating in Program.

Section 3715.872 | Immunity.

Section 3715.873 | Adoption of Rules.

Section 3715.88 | Dangerous Drug Donation Definitions.

Section 3715.89 | Dangerous Drug Donation Requirements.

Section 3715.90 | Pharmacy School Acceptance of Dangerous Drug Donations.

Section 3715.91 | Dangerous Drug Donation Implementing Rules.

Section 3715.92 | Immunity of Pharmacy School Accepting Dangerous Drugs.

Section 3715.99 | Penalty.