Section 4-311.6 - Quarterly reports and inspection fees. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-311.6. Quarterly reports and inspection fees.
 

(a)  Required.- 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)  Collection fees.-  

(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. 
 

[1993, ch. 542; 2002, ch. 201.]