WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor Ch. 461

(i) Is recognized by the appropriate federal
authority to be equally as effective as the process described in
paragraph (1) of this subsection in making milk products safe and
free of pathogens; and

(ii) Is approved by the Secretary.

(s) "Permit" means a permit issued by the Secretary under
this subtitle that authorizes the holder of the permit to do any
act that is within the scope of the permit.

(t) "Raw milk" means unpasteurized milk.

(u) "Receiving station" means any place where, for delivery
to a milk plant, raw milk is collected, cooled, and stored.

(v) "Transfer station" means a place where milk is
transferred directly from a milk tank truck to another milk tank
truck for delivery to a milk plant.

21-402.

The General Assembly finds that statewide laws, rules, and
regulations are needed to govern the production, processing,
labeling, and distribution of [graded] milk products in this
State.

21-403.

This subtitle applies only to milk products that are
intended for sale for IMMEDIATE OR EVENTUAL human consumption.

21-404.

(a)  A political subdivision may not regulate any milk
product that is produced, processed, and manufactured in
accordance with this subtitle and the rules and regulations
adopted under this subtitle.

(b)  Any milk product that is produced, processed, and
manufactured in accordance with this subtitle and the rules and
regulations adopted under this subtitle may be sold anywhere in
this State.

21-405.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or by a
rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, this subtitle and
the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall be
interpreted in accordance with the Grade A Pasteurized Milk
Ordinance.

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