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Registration Now Open for the Annual Maryland Farmers’ Market Conference

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Annual Maryland Farmers’ Market Conference will be held Thursday, March 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), 50 Harry Truman Parkway, Annapolis and registration is open now. Anyone involved with or interested in the operations of farmers’ markets should plan to attend. Conference sessions  Read the Rest…

MDA Reports Weights and Measures Law Violations

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Weights and Measures Section inspects and regulates devices used to determine the quantity of commodities as diverse as fuel oil, food products, livestock, grain, and precious metals. The Weights and Measures Section reported enforcement activity between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2012, which is shown below. This announcement is  Read the Rest…

MDA Reports Weights and Measures Law Violations

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Weights and Measures Section inspects and regulates devices used to determine the quantity of commodities as diverse as fuel oil, food products, livestock, grain, and precious metals. The Weights and Measures Section reported enforcement activity between June 1 and August 31, 2012, which is shown below. This announcement is  Read the Rest…

MDA Reports Weights and Measures Law Violations

ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 29, 2012) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Weights and Measures reported the following enforcement activity between March 1 and May 30, 2012. Grand Mart, Gaithersburg – On March 1, MDA received $500 for a civil penalty assessed for short weight. Advanced Auto Parts # 8597, Silver Spring – On March  Read the Rest…

MDA Reports Weights and Measures Law Violations

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 27, 2012) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Weights and Measures reported the following enforcement activity between July 2011 and February 2012. Advanced Auto Parts #2294, Churchton — On July 14, MDA received $250 for a civil penalty assessed for price verification. Office Depot, Clinton — On July 14, MDA received  Read the Rest…

Maryland Celebrates Weights and Measures Week March 1-7

ANNAPOLIS, MD (Feb.  24, 2012) – Every day, Marylanders pay for consumer products based on a weight or measurement, like a gallon of gas or a cord of wood. The Maryland Department of Agriculture is responsible for inspecting the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices and helping ensure that consumer get what they pay for.    Read the Rest…

Airport Baggage Scales – Are they Accurate this Busy Holiday Travel Season?

ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 22, 2011) – Are you being overcharged?  Is your travel bag actually overweight? Did you know that the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff inspects the accuracy of airport baggage scales and other weighing and measuring devices to ensure proper calibration? “As we enter the busy holiday travel season, we want travelers  Read the Rest…

MDA Reports Weights and Measures Law Violations

ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 19, 2011) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Weights and Measures reported the following enforcement activity between July 12, 2011 and September 1, 2011. •    Advanced Auto Parts #2294, Churchton – On July 14, MDA received $250 for a civil penalty assessed for price verification. •    Office Depot, Clinton – On  Read the Rest…

MDA Reports Weights and Measures Law Violations

Note: This information has been updated since its original release. ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 15, 2011) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Weights and Measures reported the following enforcement activity between April 14, 2011 and July 11, 2011. Giant Food # 362, Germantown — On April 14, MDA received $1000 for a civil penalty assessed  Read the Rest…

MDA Reports Weights and Measures Law Violations

ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 21, 2011) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Weights and Measures Section reported the following enforcement activity between July 1, 2010 and April 11, 2011. Rite Aid #2212, Baltimore – On Sept. 9, MDA received $1000 for a civil penalty assessed for price verification. Super Q Mart, Germantown – On Sept.9,  Read the Rest…

Weights and Measures: Balancing the Marketplace

ANNAPOLIS, MD (Feb. 23, 2011) – Every day, Marylanders decide what to buy – groceries or gas, home heating oil or a piece of jewelry, firewood or mulch.  These diverse purchasing decisions have one common thread: Maryland Department of Agriculture staff inspects the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices. This year’s observance of Weights and  Read the Rest…

MDA Reports Weights and Measures Law Violations

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Weights and Measures Section reported the following enforcement activity between June 24 and September 18, 2009. Advance Auto Parts, California – On July 1, MDA received $500 for a civil penalty assessed for price verification. Bloom #2707, Gaithersburg – On July 2, MDA received $750 for a civil penalty assessed for  Read the Rest…

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