Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 135 - OFFICIAL USE OF STATE OF MAINE QUALITY TRADEMARK
Section 001-135-II - Description of Trademark
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
The State of Maine silhouette, as described below, is hereby declared to be a trademark or brand for identifying quality Maine products, to wit:
A. A silhouette of the State of Maine with two horizontal divisions of the State into three roughly equal sections or a facsimile design thereof. The center section shall be white or neutral in color, the top third shall be blue, and the lower third shall be red. The trademark shall specify the name of the product and the work "Maine" in the lower third, the grade of the product, or for products with multiple grades and designated commodities, the word "Quality" in the center third, and the words "State of Maine" in the upper third. If packaging or design constraints exist, a single color for the top and bottom thirds of the trademark with a contrasting lighter or neutral color in the center third may be used instead of the colors required above.
B. Minimum size for use is one inch by one inch, except on irregular or smaller size retail containers that are restricted to the area available for printed information. Smaller silhouettes may be approved upon submitting a request and the designs to be used to the Commissioner or Commissioner's designee. The license assigned permit number of the packer or licensed user must be included on the package directly beneath the trademark or immediately following the name and address on the package.
