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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 02.01.10.03" title_num="02" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="10" heading="Disclosure Statements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This regulation does not apply to packaged food.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A person who represents to the public that unpackaged food sold or served is halal shall complete a disclosure statement described in §C of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Disclosure Statement for Persons Who Represent That They Sell or Serve Unpackaged Halal Food.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The disclosure statement shall state the name of the person selling or serving halal food and the date of the disclosure.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The disclosure statement shall state in the affirmative or negative whether the person:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sells or serves only halal foods; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Sells or serves both halal and non-halal foods.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The disclosure statement shall state in the affirmative or negative whether the person:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sells or serves products that are certified by a halal certifying entity;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Sells or serves products that are purchased from vendors who represent that their products are halal;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Keeps halal and non-halal foods separate during preparation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Prepares foods in accordance with Islamic religious requirements.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The disclosure statement shall state:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The names of vendors from whom the person purchased unpackaged halal food products; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>That the address and phone number of the named vendors will be furnished on request.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The disclosure statement shall, if applicable, state:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The name of the person certifying the food as halal; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>That the address and phone number of the named certifying persons will be furnished on request.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The disclosure statement shall describe the halal food preparation and handling process.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>The disclosure statement shall be amended as necessary.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Disclosure Statement for Persons Who Represent That They Sell or Serve Both Halal and Non-Halal Foods.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The disclosure statement shall include the requirements under §C of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The disclosure statement shall state in the affirmative or negative whether the person:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Uses separate ovens, sinks, and preparation areas for halal and non-halal foods;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Uses separate utensils and equipment for halal and non-halal foods;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Uses separate refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas for halal and non-halal foods; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Mixes non-halal and halal foods.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The completed disclosure statement shall be posted in the manner set forth in Regulation .04 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The Division shall develop a form for the disclosure statement described in §§C and D of this regulation, and shall make forms available upon request.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>