WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

Ch. 297

sought is manufactured under standards substantially similar to
those required of soft drinks manufactured in this State.]

[4-316.

To apply for registration of a soft drink, the manufacturer
of the soft drink or a dealer for the manufacturer shall:

(1)  Submit an application to the Department on the
form that the Department requires;

(2)  List on the application form the flavors of soft
drink that the applicant proposes to sell; and

(3)  Pay to the Department an inspection fee of $25
for each flavor.]

[4-317.

Before issuing a registration for a soft drink, the

Department shall inspect the soft drink identified in the

application to determine whether that soft drink meets the
requirements for registration.]

[4-318.

If the applicant and the soft drink for which the applicant
seeks registration meet the requirements of this subtitle, the
Department shall:

(1)  Register the soft drink; and

(2)  Issue a registration certificate to the
applicant.]

[4-319.

While it is effective, a registration authorizes the sale in
this State of the soft drinks identified in the registration.]

[4-320. Reserved.]

[4-321. Reserved.]

[Part IV. Term, Renewal, Suspension,
and Revocation of Licenses and Registrations]

[4-322.

(a) A license or registration expires on the first
anniversary of its effective date unless the license or
registration is renewed for a 1-year term as provided in this
section.

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