1924

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 240

BEVERAGE.

(2) "SOFT DRINK" INCLUDES BOTTLED WATER.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived
without substantive change from the first clause
of the first sentence of former Article 43, § 162
-- as that clause described a soft drink.

As to sweetener requirements and manufacturing
standards for soft drinks, see §§ 4-328 and 4-329
of this subtitle.

4-302. SCOPE OF SUBTITLE.

THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT APPLY TO:

(1)  ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES;

(2)  APPLE CIDER; OR

(3)  SOFT DRINKS THAT ARE MANUFACTURED ON THE
PREMISES OF A SODA FOUNTAIN AND USED AT THAT SODA FOUNTAIN.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, §§ 171, 174, and the parenthetical exceptions
in the first and sixth sentences of § 162.

4-303. RESERVED.

4-304. RESERVED.

PART II. LICENSING.

4-305. LICENSE REQUIRED.

(A)  IN GENERAL.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SUBTITLE, A PERSON
SHALL BE LICENSED BY THE SECRETARY BEFORE THE PERSON MAY
MANUFACTURE IN THIS STATE A SOFT DRINK FOR SALE IN THIS
STATE.

(B)  SEPARATE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR EACH MANUFACTURING
PLANT.

A SEPARATE LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH MANUFACTURING
PLANT THAT A PERSON OPERATES IN THIS STATE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from the first
sentence of former Article 43, § 162 -- except
the parenthetical exception in that sentence.