ART. 48] FEED STUFFS. 1351

potent jurisdiction, be fined not more than one hundred dollars
for the first offense, and not more than two hundred dollars for
each subsequent offense.

1900, ch. 287, sec. 90.

88. The State chemist of the Maryland Agricultural .College
shall annually analyze or cause to be analyzed at least one
sample (to be taken in. the manner hereinafter prescribed) of
every concentrated feeding stuff sold or offered for sale under
the provisions of this sub-title; said State chemist is hereby
authorized and directed in person or by deputy to take a
sample not exceeding two pounds in weight for said analysis
from any lot or package of concentrated commercial feeding
stuff which may be in the possession of any manufacturer,
importer, agent or dealer or in transitu in this State. The
result of the analysis of the sample or samples so procured,
together with such additional information as circumstances
advise, shall be published in reports or bulletins from time to
time.

Ibid. sec. 91.

89. Any person who shall obstruct the State chemist or his
deputy when in the discharge of his duty shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be
punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor
more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for not less
than one month nor more than six months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment.

Ibid. sec. 92.

90. Whenever the State chemist becomes cognizant of the
violation of any of the provisions of this sub-title he shall
report such violation to the State's attorney having jurisdiction,
who shall prosecute the party or parties thus reported; but it
shall be the duty of said State chemist to notify the manufac-
turer, importer or dealer in writing, before reporting same to
State's attorney, and give him not less than thirty days there-
after in which to comply with the requirements of this sub-title,
but there shall be no prosecution in relation to the quality of
any concentrated commercial feeding stuff if the same shall be
found substantially equivalent to the certified statement named
in section 85.

NOTE —Inspection of tobacco, see ante art. 27, secs 50-53. Inspection of
workshops, see ante art 27, secs. 25-6. Inspection of vinegar, see ante art.
43, secs 135-140 Inspection of barber shops, see ante art. 43, secs. 170-183