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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" citation="COMAR 15.22.02.12" title_num="15" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="02" heading="Post-Harvest Handling.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Upon prior written approval by the Department, a producer, shipper, packer, or other handler of organic products may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Apply disinfectants, as specified by the Department, to storage containers and handling equipment; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Apply post-harvest sulfur-based fungicides or botanical insecticides.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A producer, shipper, packer, or other handler of organic products may not apply to certified products at any point during post-harvest handling, transporting, or storage:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Synthetic fumigants;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Sprouting inhibitors, ripeners, or growth regulators;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Preservatives;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Coloring agents;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Ionizing radiation; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Waxes, except beeswax, or oils.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>