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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 02.01.10.01" title_num="02" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="10" heading="Purpose and Scope.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The purpose of this chapter is to provide disclosure statements for persons who represent to the public that food that is sold or served is halal.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>This chapter sets forth the disclosures that shall be made to a consumer regarding the source of food and the preparation, handling, and sale of the food. The disclosures allow a consumer to make an informed choice as to whether the source of the food and manner of food preparation and handling conform to the consumer's standards.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>This chapter does not make a determination as to whether a food is halal.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>