§ 429:14 — Labels

I. Every shipment, package or container of maple syrup packed, sold, offered or exposed for sale or distribution by any person shall be plainly marked according to packaging and labeling rules and shall include:
(a) The name, address, and zip code of the packer, distributor, or producer;
(b) The true name of the product;
(c) The grade; and
(d) The volume of the contents at 68 degrees Fahrenheit or 20 degrees Celsius.
II. Every shipment, package or container of maple products other than maple syrup, packed, sold, offered or exposed for sale or distribution by any person shall be plainly marked according to packaging and labeling rules and shall include:
(a) The name, address and zip code of the packer;
(b) The true name of the product;
(c) The volume of the contents at 68 degrees Fahrenheit or 20 degrees Celsius if the product is a liquid or with the net weight if the product is not a liquid.
III. Any labeling on bulk or packaged maple syrup which indicates "state of New Hampshire pure maple syrup", "New Hampshire maple syrup," "New Hampshire syrup," or any other words which imply that the syrup so marked was produced in New Hampshire shall be used exclusively upon maple syrup which is entirely produced within the state of New Hampshire in compliance with the terms of this subdivision and the rules adopted hereunder.
IV. Any labeling on all other maple products which states or implies that those products were produced in New Hampshire shall be used exclusively upon pure maple products which are entirely produced within the state of New Hampshire in compliance with the terms of this subdivision and the rules adopted hereunder.

Legislative History

1985, 72:1. 2000, 68:4, eff. June 20, 2000.