- A. The purpose of this chapter is to provide disclosure statements for persons who represent to the public that food that is sold or served is halal.
- B. This chapter sets forth the disclosures that shall be made to a consumer regarding the source of food and the preparation, handling, and sale of the food. The disclosures allow a consumer to make an informed choice as to whether the source of the food and manner of food preparation and handling conform to the consumer's standards.
- C. This chapter does not make a determination as to whether a food is halal.
Authority: Commercial Law Article, §§13-205, 14-3602, and 14-3604, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: March 23, 2009 (36:6 Md. R. 487)