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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Health-General § 21-309.2 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/health-general/md-code-health-gen-sect-21-309-2/
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