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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 15.01.14.01" title_num="15" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="14" heading="True Blue Marketing Program.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Definition.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Term Defined. “True Blue” means a certification from the Department verifying that a food service establishment is selling blue crab product harvested or processed in Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Application.  Any food service establishment selling blue crab product harvested or processed in Maryland may apply to the Department to receive a True Blue certification by submitting the appropriate forms provided by the Department.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Approval.  Any approved food service establishment may market or advertise blue crab product that is harvested or processed in Maryland as True Blue certified.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Validation.  Any participating food service establishment shall provide any required documentation to the Department to show proof of the source of blue crab product.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Penalties. A food service establishment that violates the terms of the program may have its certification revoked.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>