2019 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments
Part II - Licensing
§ 21-309.2. Seasonal Farmer's Market producer sampling license.

    (a)    A county may establish a seasonal farmer’s market producer sampling license to be required for a producer of a farm product to prepare and offer samples of the farm product for human consumption at a farmer’s market or at a public festival or event.

    (b)    A county seasonal farmer’s market producer sampling license established under this section shall:

        (1)    Be valid at all farmer’s markets in the county;

        (2)    Be valid at any public festival or event in the county;

        (3)    Be valid for the entire season for which it is issued; and

        (4)    Have a single fee as set by the county.

    (c)    A seasonal farmer’s market producer sampling licensee shall use the license only to offer samples of a farm product that has been produced by the licensee.

    (d)    The Department shall adopt regulations that:

        (1)    Establish eligibility for the license;

        (2)    Provide for the authorized uses of the license;

        (3)    Establish standards and approved methods under which sampling shall be conducted;

        (4)    Specify the duration of the season during which the license is valid; and

        (5)    Include other provisions that are necessary to protect public health and control foodborne illnesses.

    (e)    A county issuing a seasonal farmer’s market producer sampling license shall adopt an ordinance that:

        (1)    Sets the fee for the license;

        (2)    Provides for the enforcement of provisions of law under which the license is issued; and

        (3)    Provides penalties for violations of provisions of law under which the license is issued.