Maryland § 4-311.6
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-311.6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-311.6.
(a) A packer or distributor who is required to pay a fee under this subtitle shall submit to the Secretary:
(1) A quarterly report showing the number of dozens of shell eggs sold or delivered in Maryland to any retailer, food service facility, or consumer; and
(2) At the time that the quarterly report is due, an inspection fee at a rate of 8 cents for each 30-dozen case of shell eggs sold or delivered in Maryland.
(b) (1) If the report is not filed and the required inspection fee is not paid within 30 days after the end of the quarterly period, a collection fee shall be assessed against the packer or distributor.
(2) The amount of the collection fee shall be the greater of:
(i) 10 percent of the inspection fee due and unpaid; or
(ii) $100.
(3) The amount of collection fee due is a debt and may be the basis of a judgment in a civil action against the packer or distributor.
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