Ch. 297                                  LAWS OF MARYLAND

(b) (1) A person may apply to the Secretary for a first
extension of the maximum cold storage time in accordance with
this subsection.

(2) A person who desires a first extension shall
apply to the Secretary during the 12th month that the food is in
cold storage.

(3) The Secretary:

(i) Shall inspect the food for which a first
extension is requested; and

(ii) If the Secretary finds that the food is in
proper condition for further cold storage, shall issue an order
that extends, for a specified period not to exceed 60 days, the
time during which the food may be kept in cold storage.

(c)  (1) A person who, is keeping food in cold storage under
a first extension may apply to the Secretary for a second
extension.

(2) The Secretary:

(i) Shall reinspect the food for which the
second extension is requested; and

(ii) If the Secretary finds that the food is in
proper condition for further cold storage, may issue an order
that extends, for an additional specified period not to exceed
60 days, the time during which the food may be kept in cold
storage.

(d)  The Secretary shall:

(1)  Keep a record of each extension granted under
this, section, including the kinds and quantities of food
involved, the length of the extension, and the reason for
granting the extension;

(2)  Keep the record open for public inspection in the

office of the Secretary; and

(3)   In an annual report, describe each extension that
the Secretary grants under this section.]

[4-526.

(a) A person may not transfer food from one cold storage
warehouse to another unless all previous marks and tags remain on
the food and its container.

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