Section 21-416.1 - Pilot farmstead cheese program. - Maryland Statutes

§ 21-416.1. Pilot farmstead cheese program.
 

(a)  Pilot program authorized - Requirements.- The Secretary may establish a pilot farmstead cheese program after the Secretary: 

(1) Adopts regulations to implement the program; and 

(2) Issues a milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permit to a selected participant. 

(b)  Number of permits allowed.- Subject to the availability of sufficient inspection and testing staff, equipment, and other resources, the Secretary may issue up to five milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permits under the pilot program. 

(c)  Qualifications.- To qualify for a milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permit the applicant shall: 

(1) Operate a dairy farm with no more than 120 cows or goats in the herd; and 

(2) Meet any other requirements established by the Department by regulation. 
 

[2007, ch. 437; 2008, ch. 332; 2009, chs. 609, 610.]