§ 251-z-9. Rules and regulations. The commissioner is hereby
authorized, after public hearing, to adopt, amend, promulgate and issue
rules and regulations, including, but not limited to regulations
prescribing good manufacturing practices and requiring records relating
to processing data and food distribution patterns, food safety education
programs and requirements, and such other regulations as he or she may
deem necessary to supplement and give full force and effect to the
provisions of this article. A proposal to adopt applicable federal
regulations pursuant to the federal food, drug and cosmetic act,
relating to commercially processed foods for human consumption may be
adopted without public hearing.