Ch.. 297

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) Interfere with any inspection under' this
section.]

[4-115.

(a) If the Secretary believes that a person is violating
any provision of this subtitle or of a rule or regulation adopted
under this subtitle, the Secretary shall have the person served
with a written order that directs the person served to abate the
violation within a time specified in the order.

(b) The Secretary shall give any person served with an
order under this section an opportunity for a hearing before the
Secretary. The person served may be represented at the hearing
by counsel.

(c)  After a hearing under this section, the Secretary may
affirm, modify, or withdraw the order.

(d)  After the time specified in the order for abating the
violation, a person who is served with an order under this
section may not violate that order.]

[Subtitle 3. Soft Drinks]

[Part I. Definitions; General Provisions]

[4-301.

(a)   In this subtitle the following words have the meanings
indicated.

(b)   "License" means a license issued by the Secretary to
manufacture in this State a soft drink for sale in this State.

(c)   "Registration" means a registration issued by the
Department to sell in this State a soft drink that is
manufactured outside this State.                                    

(d)  (1) "Soft drink" means any nonalcoholic beverage.

(2) "Soft drink" includes bottled water.]
[4-302.

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.]

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