§ 21–309.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-309.1 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 3. Food Establishments
§ 21–309.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Department shall establish a producer mobile farmer’s market license.
(2)
The fee for a producer mobile farmer’s market license:
(i)
Shall be based on the anticipated cost of licensing, inspecting, and regulating licensees; and
(ii)
May not exceed $100.
(3)
A producer mobile farmer’s market license shall be valid for a period of 1 year.
(b)
A producer mobile farmer’s market licensee may transport to and sell at a farmer’s market or at a public festival or event:
(1)
Products that were produced by the licensee under an on–farm home processing plant license;
(2)
Products produced by the licensee, as authorized by the Department in regulation; or
(3)
Farm products that have been inspected, licensed, or certified for food safety by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
(c)
(1)
A producer mobile farmer’s market license is valid in all jurisdictions in the State.
(2)
A county or municipality may not require a producer mobile farmer’s market licensee to obtain a separate permit or license to sell products authorized for sale under the producer mobile farmer’s market license.
(d)
The Department shall:
(1)
Issue producer mobile farmer’s market licenses;
(2)
At least once a year, inspect each mobile unit that operates under a producer mobile farmer’s market license; and
(3)
Adopt regulations to implement this section.
(e)
A producer mobile farmer’s market license shall be displayed on any mobile unit operating under the license.
(f)
(1)
A person in violation of this section or a regulation adopted under this section is subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000.
(2)
A county health department shall enforce and levy fines for a violation of this section or any regulations adopted under this section.
(3)
Fines assessed by a county health department shall be paid to the county in which the violation occurred.
(4)
A county health department shall notify the Department of any violations occurring in the county.