Section 001-347-1 - DefinitionsFor purposes of this chapter and unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings.
A. "Adequate" means that which is needed to accomplish the intended purpose in keeping with good public health practice.B. "Birch Syrup" means the liquid food derived by concentration and heat treatment of the sap of the Black Birch (Betula Lenta), White Birch (Betula Papyrifera), Mountain Paper Birch (Betula Cordifolia), Gray Birch (Betula Populifolia) and Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) tree. Alternatively, the word "syrup" may be spelled "sirup".C. "Maple Syrup" means the liquid food derived by concentration and heat treatment of the sap of the maple trees (Acer) or by solution in water of maple sugar (maple concentrate) made from such sap. The solids content of the finished maple syrup shall not be less than 66% (sixty six percent) by weight (brix) at 68° Fahrenheit. Alternatively, the word "syrup" may be spelled "sirup".D. "Department" means the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry.E. "Food contact surfaces" means those surfaces of equipment and utensils with which maple syrup comes in contact. F. "Plant" means the building or buildings or parts thereof, used for the manufacturing, processing, packaging, labeling or holding of birch and maple syrup within the State of Maine.01-001 C.M.R. ch. 347, § 1