WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                   Ch. 297

(1)  A soft drink; or

(2)  Any substance used in the preparation of a soft
drink.

(b)  Each manufacturing plant shall be operated:

(1)  With strict regard to the health of all the
manufacturer's employees;

(2)  With due regard to the purity of each soft drink
and the substances used in the preparation of a soft drink that
the manufacturer produces;

(3)  In compliance with this subtitle; and

(4)  In compliance with Subtitle 1 of this title.

(c)  (1) Each manufacturer shall keep all places to which
this section applies properly lighted, ventilated, and equipped
with adequate plumbing.

(2) In each part of a manufacturing plant to which
this section applies, the manufacturer, at all times, shall keep
the floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, receptacles, machinery,
and implements in a healthful and sanitary condition.

(d)  Each manufacturing plant shall have impermeable floors
that:

(1)  Can be flushed and washed clean with water; and

(2)  Are made of:

(i) Cement;

(ii) Tile laid in cement;

(iii) Brick;

(iv) Wood; or

(v) Other suitable nonabsorbent material.

(e)  Each manufacturer shall keep all the interior woodwork
in the manufacturer's plant washed and cleaned with soap and
water.

(f)  In the parts of a soft drink manufacturing plant that
are used to manufacture a soft drink or substance used in the
preparation of a soft drink, the walls and ceilings shall be kept
oil painted or well washed with lime.

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