§ 4-311.6. Quarterly reports and inspection fees

   (a) Required. -- A packer or distributor who is required to pay a fee under this subtitle shall submit to the Secretary:

   (1) A quarterly report showing the number of dozens of shell eggs sold or delivered in Maryland to any retailer, food service facility, or consumer; and

   (2) At the time that the quarterly report is due, an inspection fee at a rate of 8 cents for each 30-dozen case of shell eggs sold or delivered in Maryland.

(b) Collection fees. --

   (1) If the report is not filed and the required inspection fee is not paid within 30 days after the end of the quarterly period, a collection fee shall be assessed against the packer or distributor.

   (2) The amount of the collection fee shall be the greater of:

      (i) 10 percent of the inspection fee due and unpaid; or

      (ii) $ 100.

   (3) The amount of collection fee due is a debt and may be the basis of a judgment in a civil action against the packer or distributor.

HISTORY: 1993, ch. 542; 2002, ch. 201.