# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 4. Milk Products

#### Section 21-416.1

(a) The Secretary may establish a farmstead cheese program after the Secretary:

  (1) Adopts regulations to implement the program; and

  (2) Issues a milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permit to a qualified applicant.

(b) Subject to the availability of sufficient inspection and testing staff, equipment, and other resources, the Secretary may issue milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permits under the program.

(c) To qualify for a milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permit the applicant shall meet any requirements established by the Department by regulation.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)