Bill > HB272

This bill modifies regulations for certain food establishments and on-farm food service facilities in Maryland. Specifically, it allows food establishments involved in agritourism, limited wineries, and farm breweries to use a portable toilet, not just a chemical toilet, to meet lavatory requirements, as long as it's placed at least 25 feet from a well. The bill also establishes a new licensing framework for "on-farm food service facilities," which are food service operations located on a farm. The Maryland Department of Health will determine the fee for these licenses, which cannot exceed $100, and the license will be valid for one year. The Department, in consultation with other state agencies and stakeholders like county governments, will create regulations for these on-farm facilities covering aspects such as water access, waste management, outdoor cooking, and toilet facilities, while clarifying that this does not override local building or zoning codes or grant the Department authority over property valuation or taxation.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0272?ys=2026RS