Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 340 - SARDINE INSPECTION TAX
Section 001-340-1 - Sardine Inspection Tax

A. Each packer shall pay monthly, not later than the 10th day of each month, 20 cents/case on the amount of sardines packed during the previous month, toward the cost of maintaining the inspection fee provided for in Title 32 M.R.S.A. §4155 and as a part of the fee for obtaining and retaining his license.

B. All products which are not classified as sardines, but have herring as their predominant contents and which are packed in hermetically sealed containers are assessed at 13 cents/case, with payment being made in the same manner and for the same purpose as set forth in subsection 1, paragraph A of this rule.