Maine Revised Statutes Title 7. Agriculture and Animals § 530. Country of origin required

A. Fresh produce sold or offered for retail sale in this State that was grown or raised in a foreign country must be identified by labeling with the country of origin as provided in paragraphs B to D.

B. Except as provided in paragraph D, each item of fresh produce offered for retail sale as an individual unit must be individually labeled in accordance with subsection 3.

C. Except as provided in paragraph D, fresh produce packaged in consumer units must be labeled in accordance with subsection 3 and section 524-A. For purposes of this section, banana and grape clusters are a consumer unit.

D. Fresh produce that is not labeled in accordance with paragraph B or C may be sold at retail if the labeling information required by subsection 3 appears on a bin label or placard contiguous to the produce being displayed for retail sale or on the original shipping container if it contains the produce offered for sale.

A. Clearly state the country in which the fresh produce was raised or grown;

B. Be conspicuously and prominently placed so as to be easily seen by the consumer; and

C. Be as legible, indelible and permanent as the nature and display of the product allow without causing adulteration to the product.

A. Brochures to be made available to consumers through retail outlets; and

B. Media coverage, such as public service announcements, press releases and press conferences.