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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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AGRICULTURE |
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TITLE 10. PROMOTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS |
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SUBTITLE 5. TRADEMARKS FOR FARM PRODUCTS |
§ 10-502. Powers of Secretary
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The Secretary may:
(1) Devise and establish official trademarks or other insignia for farm products of the State and secure copyrights for them under the law of the United States or the State;
(2) Permit the use of official trademarks or other insignia on farm products of the State or on their containers and charge reasonable and necessary fees for this use;
(3) Prevent the unauthorized or improper use of official trademarks or other insignia and protect them from infringements; and
(4) Adopt rules and regulations and take any action necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subtitle.