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meaning of this sub-title. Said guaranty, or said satisfactory evidence, to
afford protection, shall contain the true name and address of the party or
parties from whom said articles were received, or who made the sale or
shipment of such articles to such person.

An. Code, sec. 39. 1916, ch. 627, sec. 11.

42. Definitions. The word " person " as used herein shall be construed
to include both the singular and plural, individuals, corporations co-part-
nerships, companies, societies and associations. The act, omission or failure
of any officer, agent, servant or employee acting within the scope of his
employment or office shall be deemed the act, omission or failure of the
principal. The words " closed package " shall mean a box, barrel, basket,
hamper, or other package covered with burlap, tarlatan, slat or other covers,
the contents of which cannot be seen or inspected when such package is
closed.

An. Code, sec. 40. 1916, ch. 627, sec. 12.

43. No person shall on behalf of any other person pack any apples for
sale or transportation contrary to the provisions of this sub-title.

An. Code, sec. 41. 1916, ch. 627, sec. 13.

44. This sub-title shall not apply to apples actually transported in
barrels to storage within this State until the same are sold, offered or
exposed for sale, packed for sale, or transported for sale. Regulations and
requirements herein in relation to transportation shall not apply to common
carriers.

An. Code, sec. 42. 1916, ch. 627, sec. 14.

45. The business of packing and marketing apples in the State of Mary-
land is hereby declared to be affected with a public interest and is subject,
to regulation and control by the State.

An. Code, sec. 43. 1916, ch. 627, sec. 15.

46. The enforcement of this sub-title shall be vested in the State Board
of Agriculture, and its officers, employees, agents and servants are authorized
to enter upon the land and premises of any person within this State for
the purpose of inspecting packages of apples and securing evidence of viola-
tion of this sub-title. Provided, however, that any such grades or classes
for apples packed in closed packages which may hereafter be established by
the United States shall be established and promulgated by the State Board
of Agriculture, as the official grades and classes for apples packed in closed
packages in the State of Maryland.

State Board of Agriculture.

1924, ch. 420.

47. In addition to the powers of inspection, regulation and adjustment
of scales, beams, weights and measures conferred by this Article upon the
inspectors appointed by the County Commissioners of the several counties,