- (a) Unless the packaging of a food product is clearly and conspicuously labeled in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, no food product containing or consisting of surimi may be sold in the State.
- (b) Unless all menus and notices advertising a food containing or consisting of surimi are clearly and conspicuously labeled in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, a food service facility may not serve the food in the State.
(c) Labeling for a food product or food containing or consisting of surimi shall include 1 or more of the following terms, as appropriate:
- (1) “Imitation crab”;
- (2) “Imitation lobster”;
- (3) “Imitation scallops”;
- (4) “Imitation shrimp”;
- (5) “Imitation” followed by the name of the seafood imitated;
- (6) “Artificial processed seafood”;
- (7) “Surimi”;
- (8) “Seafood salad containing imitation” followed by the name of the seafood imitated; or
- (9) Other terms approved by the Department.
- (d) In addition to the penalties set forth in § 21-1214 of this title, the Secretary may seize or condemn any food product or food sold or served in violation of this section.
Added by Acts 1989, c. 353, § 1, eff. July 1, 1989.