# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 3. Food Establishments

#### Section 21-309.2

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)