01-001-126 Me. Code R. § 4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 001-126-4 - Design and Construction
A. To facilitate the procurement of tags, labels, bags, containers or packages properly designed and constructed to display the official State of Maine Trademark the following regulations are established-
1. Manufacturers or distributors of tags, labels, bags, containers or packages shall make application to the Commissioner of Agriculture for a provider's license, accompanied by a five dollar registration fee and shall submit samples or designs of tags, labels, bags, packages or containers for approval by the Commissioner of Agriculture or properly authorized agent as to construction, adaptability and practicability for the use planned. If such designs or samples appear to be worthy of approval, the Commissioner will designate such manufacturer or distributor as an approved provider of such articles and will issue a license to that effect.
2. Granting of such license of approval to the provider shall be conditioned on the agreement of the manufacturer or distributor to furnish such trademarked merchandise only to such individuals, partnerships or corporations within the State of Maine who are entitled to use the same. The Commissioner of Agriculture will furnish approved providers with current lists of growers, shipper or handlers licensed to use said State of Maine Trademark.

01-001 C.M.R. ch. 126, § 4