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§281
Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 1: ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 8-F: MAINE FOOD SOVEREIGNTY ACT
§283

§282. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2017, c. 314, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Direct producer-to-consumer transaction.  "Direct producer-to-consumer transaction" means an exchange of food or food products directly between a food producer and a consumer by barter, trade or purchase on the property or premises owned, leased or rented by the food producer; at roadside stands, fundraisers, farmers' markets and community social events; or through buying clubs, deliveries or community-supported agriculture programs, herd-share agreements and other private arrangements.  
[PL 2023, c. 420, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Food or food products.  "Food or food products" means food or food products that are grown, produced, processed or prepared for human consumption, including, but not limited to, vegetables, fruit, milk or milk products, meat or meat products, poultry or poultry products, fish or fish products, seafood or seafood products, cider or juice, acidified foods or canned fruits or vegetables.  
[PL 2021, c. 625, §1 (AMD).]
3.  State food law. 
[PL 2021, c. 625, §2 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 314, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 625, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 420, §1 (AMD).
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