Maryland § 21-341
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 21-341, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-341.
(a) A person may not process, sell, or keep for sale, as crab meat, anything that is not crab meat.
(b) A person may not process or sell for human consumption crab meat that:
(1) Contains any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or is otherwise unfit for human consumption;
(2) Has been packed or pasteurized in violation of this subtitle; or
(3) Has been packed, prepared, or held under conditions that may have allowed the crab meat to become:
(i) Contaminated with filth; or
(ii) Injurious to health.
(c) (1) A licensee may not possess, with intent to sell for human consumption, any crab meat, the processing or sale of which would be a violation of this section.
(2) Possession by a licensee of any crab meat, the processing or selling of which would be a violation of this section, is presumptive evidence of intent to sell the crab meat for human consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 21-341
What does Maryland Code § 21-341 cover?
Section 21-341 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 § 21-341?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 21-341 apply to my situation?
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