§ 21-309.2

Maryland § 21-309.2

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ghg: Health - General
• Title: 21

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(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.