Maryland § 17-1701
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-1701, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-1701.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Food service facility” has the meaning stated in § 21–301 of the Health – General Article.
(c) “Micro market” means an unstaffed, self–checkout retail food service facility that:
(1) includes one or more micro market displays;
(2) has an automated payment kiosk or other device designed to accept electronic payments that is operated by the consumer;
(3) is located indoors and within a separate business; and
(4) is generally accessible only to individuals within the building in which the food service facility is located.
(d) “Micro market display” means the place where the food being sold by a micro market is displayed, including:
(1) an open rack;
(2) a refrigerator or a refrigerated cooler;
(3) a freezer;
(4) a vending machine;
(5) a beverage dispenser; or
(6) a single–serve coffee brewer.
(e) “Micro market license” means a license issued by the clerk to operate a micro market.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-1701
What does Maryland Code § 17-1701 cover?
Section 17-1701 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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