Maryland § 4-219
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-219, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-219.
(a) The Secretary may detain, for no more than 20 days, any poultry product, any product exempted from the definition of poultry product, or any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased poultry he finds on any premises where it is held for distribution, or during or after distribution, if the article is capable for use as human food and there is reason to suspect that it is adulterated or misbranded and if:
(1) The article has not been inspected in violation of this subtitle or any other State or federal law; or
(2) The article has been or is intended to be distributed in violation of this subtitle or any other State or federal law.
(b) The article shall be detained pending condemnation proceedings or notification of any federal or other governmental authority having jurisdiction over the article. No person may remove any detained article until the Department releases it.
(c) The Secretary may require all official marks to be removed from the article before it is released unless the Department decides the article is eligible to retain the marks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-219
What does Maryland Code § 4-219 cover?
Section 4-219 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 4-219?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 4-219" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 4-219 apply to my situation?
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