<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".26-2" citation="COMAR 10.15.05.26-2" title_num="10" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="05" heading="Frozen Desserts Plants — Operation and Transportation Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Packaging, Overflow, and Spillage.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Packaging.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The filling of frozen desserts containers shall be done only by approved mechanical equipment or by methods which preclude contamination.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Frozen desserts shall be packaged in containers which protect the contents from contamination.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Frozen desserts or frozen desserts mix:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>May be transported in sealed containers in a sanitary manner from one plant to another for further processing or packaging; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Shall be stored in a sanitary manner.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Milk products, frozen desserts, or their ingredients which have been spilled, overflowed, or leaked shall be discarded and may not be sold for human consumption.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Vehicles.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Vehicles used for transportation of frozen desserts mix shall be constructed and operated so that the frozen desserts mix is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Maintained at 45°F or less; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Protected from;</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Sun;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Freezing; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Contamination.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Vehicles used for transportation of frozen desserts mix shall be kept clean.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Substances capable of contaminating mix or frozen desserts or their ingredients may not be transported with frozen desserts mixes in a manner which permits contamination.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Vehicles transporting frozen desserts or mix to wholesale or retail outlets shall have the name and address of the distributor prominently displayed on them.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Transferring and Dispensing Frozen Desserts.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Except for in a sanitary room or enclosure under approved conditions a person may not:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Transfer frozen desserts from one container to another; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Package frozen desserts:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>On the street; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>In any open vehicle.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The direct sale of frozen desserts in packages, cones, or servings to the consumer may take place at roadside stands or concessions where the sanitary conditions are approved by the Secretary.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Surroundings.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Frozen desserts plant surroundings shall be kept clean, neat, and free from conditions which might attract or harbor flies or other insects and rodents, or which otherwise constitute a nuisance.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Roads, driveways, yards, and parking areas adjacent to the plant shall be:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Paved or otherwise treated to prevent dust; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Smooth and well drained to prevent accumulation of stagnant liquid.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>